US Bridges

Md 637 over Oxon Run

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.16 M E of Wash DC Line · Structure no. 100000160213030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
20,421
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 637 over Oxon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 637 over Oxon Run in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,949 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 637
CrossesOxon Run
Location0.16 M E of Wash DC Line
RouteState Highway 637
Coordinates38.85153, -76.95909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,421 (2009)
Projected traffic23,949 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 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 Md 637 over Oxon Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 637 over Oxon Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 637 over Oxon Run carry?

About 20,421 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 637 over Oxon Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 637 over Oxon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.