US Bridges

Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.09 MI W of Md 201 · Structure no. 200000P-0189010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,931
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,931 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,275 by 2039. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunnyside Avenue
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.09 MI W of Md 201
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates39.02292, -76.90411
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,931 (2019)
Projected traffic13,275 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,931 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Avenue over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.