US Bridges

Md 4 over Oxon Run

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.6 Miles North of Md 458 · Structure no. 100000160185020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
227 ft
Daily traffic
25,592
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 over Oxon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 4 over Oxon Run in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 25,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,508 by 2026. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 4
CrossesOxon Run
Location1.6 Miles North of Md 458
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.86518, -76.93291
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,592 (2006)
Projected traffic29,508 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4 over Oxon Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 4 over Oxon Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 4 over Oxon Run carry?

About 25,592 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 over Oxon Run?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 4 over Oxon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.