Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch
PoorPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles West of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0104010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,938
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,461 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch carry?
About 22,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.