Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.38 Mile East of Md 564 · Structure no. 100000160179010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,890
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 24,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,283 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Md 450 over Bald Hill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch carry?
About 24,890 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Md 450 over Bald Hill Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.