US Bridges

US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile North of Md 450 · Structure no. 100000160255020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
14,112
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 14,112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,271 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 Alt
CrossesBr of Northeast Branch
Location0.41 Mile North of Md 450
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94423, -76.94109
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
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 traffic14,112 (2006)
Projected traffic16,271 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch carry?

About 14,112 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch?

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

Who owns US 1 Alt over Br of Northeast Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.