US Bridges

Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.36 MI N of Md 212 · Structure no. 200000P-0179020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
20,928
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br is a concrete culvert carrying Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,010 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeltsville Drive
CrossesTrib to Little Paint Br
Location0.36 MI N of Md 212
RouteCounty Highway 3523
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05175, -76.93614
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic20,928 (2020)
Projected traffic33,010 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br carry?

About 20,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Beltsville Drive over Trib to Little Paint Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.