US Bridges

Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.36 MI NW of Md 212 · Structure no. 200000P-0199020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRay Road
CrossesTributary to Sligo Creek
Location0.36 MI NW of Md 212
RouteCounty Highway 965
Coordinates38.96979, -76.99438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ray Road over Tributary to Sligo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.