US Bridges

Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.37 Miles S of Md 197 · Structure no. 200000P-0111010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 21,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,550 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRace Track Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location1.37 Miles S of Md 197
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates39.00847, -76.74579
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,230 (2020)
Projected traffic31,550 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Track Road over Horsepen 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 21,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Race Track Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.