Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River
GoodPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI East of US 1 NB · Structure no. 200000P-0160010
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,730
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River is a concrete slab carrying Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,340 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River 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 Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River carry?
About 14,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bowie Road over Trib to Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.