US Bridges

Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.31 Mile East of Is 595 · Structure no. 100000160243020

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
Daily traffic
47,791
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 47,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,518 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 704
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location0.31 Mile East of Is 595
RouteState Highway 704
Coordinates38.94941, -76.83982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,791 (2012)
Projected traffic64,518 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 704 over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 704 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 47,791 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 704 over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.