US Bridges

Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile West of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160256030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
41,260
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 193 over Trib to Paint 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,937 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 193
CrossesTrib to Paint Branch
Location0.27 Mile West of US 1
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates39.0012, -76.93608
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,260 (2009)
Projected traffic53,937 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 193 over Trib to Paint Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch carry?

About 41,260 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 193 over Trib to Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.