US Bridges

Race Track Road over Trib to Patuxent River

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.30 MI N of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-0113030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Road over Trib to Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Race Track Road over Trib to Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, 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 21,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,550 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRace Track Road
CrossesTrib to Patuxent River
Location0.30 MI N of Md 450
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98617, -76.73104
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Track Road over Trib to Patuxent River built?

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

What condition is Race Track Road over Trib to 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 March 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Race Track Road over Trib to Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.