Southern Avenue over Oxon Run
FairDistrict of Columbia, District of Columbia · Southern Ave over Oxon Rn · Structure no. 0065
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Avenue over Oxon Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southern Avenue over Oxon Run in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2027. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 59 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Avenue over Oxon Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southern Avenue 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 Southern Avenue over Oxon Run carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Southern Avenue over Oxon Run?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Avenue over Oxon Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.