US Bridges

Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.62 Mile West of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160009010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,032
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,032 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,382 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 725
CrossesFederal Spring Branch
Location0.62 Mile West of Md 717
RouteState Highway 725
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81945, -76.76079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,032 (2010)
Projected traffic15,382 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch carry?

About 13,032 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 725 over Federal Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.