US Bridges

US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.65 Mile South of Md 430 · Structure no. 100000160004010

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,119 by 2026. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesPaint Br & Pb Trail
Location0.65 Mile South of Md 430
RouteU.S. Route 1
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2012)
Projected traffic64,119 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Paint Br & Pb Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.