US Bridges

Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.37 MI South of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0203020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,862
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest is a concrete culvert carrying Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21,862 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,485 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRitchie Road
CrossesTributary to Southwest
Location0.37 MI South of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88479, -76.86053
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic21,862 (2021)
Projected traffic32,485 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest carry?

About 21,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ritchie Road over Tributary to Southwest?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.