US Bridges

Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.66 MI W of Md 197 · Structure no. 200000P-0198013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,861
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 10,861 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane (east)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.66 MI W of Md 197
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08689, -76.85242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,861 (2019)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,861 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane (east) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.