US Bridges

US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.01 Mi. W. of US 50PA · Structure no. 100000160093020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
Daily traffic
1,020
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2012. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50PA Ramp 8
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.01 Mi. W. of US 50PA
RouteU.S. Route 50PA
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.945, -76.87267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (1994)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 50PA Ramp 8 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.