US Bridges

High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.03 Miles S of Md 197 · Structure no. 200000P-0114020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,595
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,260 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location1.03 Miles S of Md 197
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99285, -76.77429
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,595 (2020)
Projected traffic14,260 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge Road over Horsepen 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 2023.

How much traffic does High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 9,595 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns High Bridge Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.