US Bridges

Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1000 Ft NE of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0191020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
Daily traffic
14,447
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,470 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Baltimore Pike
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1000 Ft NE of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03823, -76.90235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,447 (2022)
Projected traffic21,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek carry?

About 14,447 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Baltimore Pike over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.