Md 717 over Western Branch
FairPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.13 Mile North of Md 4 · Structure no. 100000160109010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,061
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 717 over Western Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 717 over Western Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,984 by 2026. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 717 over Western Branch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Md 717 over Western Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Md 717 over Western Branch carry?
About 11,061 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 717 over Western Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Md 717 over Western Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.