US Bridges

Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch

GoodPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.10 MI E of Mont CO Line · Structure no. 200000P-0194010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,491
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,645 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGreencastle Road
CrossesLittle Paint Branch
Location0.10 MI E of Mont CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates39.07643, -76.9278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2019)
Projected traffic9,645 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch carry?

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Greencastle Road over Little Paint Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.