US Bridges

Race Track Road over W B & a Trail

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · .3 MI NE of Bowie R Track · Structure no. 200000P-0130030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
11,670
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Road over W B & a Trail is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Race Track Road over W B & a Trail in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRace Track Road
CrossesW B & a Trail
Location.3 MI NE of Bowie R Track
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates39.00933, -76.7478
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Track Road over W B & a Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Track Road over W B & a Trail 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 W B & a Trail carry?

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

How long is Race Track Road over W B & a Trail?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Race Track Road over W B & a Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.