US Bridges

Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.09 Miles West of Md 212 · Structure no. 200000P-0184020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
14,451
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,451 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,475 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMetzerott Road
CrossesTrib to Northwest Branch
Location0.09 Miles West of Md 212
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00337, -76.97365
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,451 (2020)
Projected traffic21,475 by 2040
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 Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest 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 Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch carry?

About 14,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Metzerott Road over Trib to Northwest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.