US Bridges

Md 725 over Western Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile East of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160010010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,371
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 725 over Western Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 725 over Western Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 15,371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,435 by 2026. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 725
CrossesWestern Branch
Location0.41 Mile East of Md 717
RouteState Highway 725
Coordinates38.81983, -76.74638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,371 (2009)
Projected traffic17,435 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 725 over Western Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 725 over Western 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 725 over Western Branch carry?

About 15,371 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 725 over Western Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 725 over Western Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.