US Bridges

Cherry Lane over Bear Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.06 MI E of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0196040

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,355
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over Bear Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Cherry Lane over Bear Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 58 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 5 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 22,355 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,220 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.06 MI E of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.0911, -76.85652
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,355 (2023)
Projected traffic33,220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cherry Lane over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Cherry Lane over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Lane over Bear Branch carry?

About 22,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane over Bear Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.