US Bridges

Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 200000P-0101020

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
Daily traffic
3,173
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Bridge Ro
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.5 MI East of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10875, -76.86565
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,173 (2021)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch carry?

About 3,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Brooklyn Bridge Ro over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.