Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · .5 MI W of US RTE 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0190010
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,293
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sellman Road over Little Paint 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 5 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 7,293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,840 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sellman Road over Little Paint 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 Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch carry?
About 7,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sellman Road over Little Paint Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.