US Bridges

Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile North of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000160251030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
31,321
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 31,321 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,902 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesMd 337
CrossesBr of Henson Creek
Location0.35 Mile North of Md 5
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates38.80716, -76.90033
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,321 (2009)
Projected traffic34,902 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 337 over Br of Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek 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 337 over Br of Henson Creek carry?

About 31,321 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Md 337 over Br of Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.