US Bridges

Md 201 over Brier Ditch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.11 MI N of Sarvis Ave · Structure no. 100000160023020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
143 ft
Daily traffic
33,330
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 over Brier Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 201 over Brier Ditch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 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 33,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,606 by 2026. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 201
CrossesBrier Ditch
Location0.11 MI N of Sarvis Ave
RouteState Highway 201
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,330 (2009)
Projected traffic39,606 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 201 over Brier Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Md 201 over Brier Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 201 over Brier Ditch carry?

About 33,330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 201 over Brier Ditch?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Md 201 over Brier Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.