US Bridges

Berwyn Road over Indian Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.84 MI W of Md 201 · Structure no. 100000160072010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berwyn Road over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berwyn Road over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 92 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2030. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerwyn Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.84 MI W of Md 201
RouteCity Street 100
Coordinates38.99341, -76.91979
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2007)
Projected traffic675 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berwyn Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Berwyn Road over Indian Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Berwyn Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Berwyn Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Berwyn Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.