US Bridges

Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .9 MI Northeast of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0213020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
338
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValleytrail Lane
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location.9 MI Northeast of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 5734
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.90067, -76.86072
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Valleytrail Lane over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.