US Bridges

Oxford Drive over Bear Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 250 Ft S of Ashford Blvd · Structure no. 200000P-0168020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Drive over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oxford Drive over Bear 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Drive
CrossesBear Branch
Location250 Ft S of Ashford Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09015, -76.86606
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oxford Drive over Bear Branch built?

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

What condition is Oxford Drive over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Oxford Drive over Bear Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Drive over Bear Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Oxford Drive over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.