US Bridges

Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1000 Ft S Bowie Race Trck · Structure no. 200000P-0112030

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,670
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 11,670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace Track Road
CrossesTrib of Patuxent River
Location1000 Ft S Bowie Race Trck
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates39.00189, -76.73926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,670 (2020)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River carry?

About 11,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Race Track Road over Trib of Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.