S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · S Capitol over Oxon Run · Structure no. 0063
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns S. Capitol Street over Oxon Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.