US Bridges

Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.09 MI E Cipriano RD · Structure no. 200000P-0105040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,471
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,020 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGood Luck Road
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location0.09 MI E Cipriano RD
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates38.97803, -76.85346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,471 (2019)
Projected traffic20,020 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Luck Road over Bald Hill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 13,471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Good Luck Road over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.