S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Scap over Winkle Doodle · Structure no. 0064
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 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 5 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 67 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Winkle Doodle Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch 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 Winkle Doodle Branch carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns S. Capitol Street over Winkle Doodle Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.