US Bridges

River Road over Trib to Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .1 MI S of Paint Br Pkwy · Structure no. 200000P-0116010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Trib to Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Trib to Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,120 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTrib to Paint Branch
Location.1 MI S of Paint Br Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 5409
Coordinates38.97694, -76.92707
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic13,540 (2017)
Projected traffic20,120 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 River Road over Trib to Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Trib to Paint 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 River Road over Trib to Paint Branch carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Trib to Paint Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Trib to Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.