River Road over Northeast Branch
GoodPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.16 MI W of Md 201 · Structure no. 200000P-0206010
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 457 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,548
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Northeast Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 10,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,675 by 2039. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Northeast Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Northeast 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Northeast Branch carry?
About 10,548 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Northeast Branch?
The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Northeast Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.