US Bridges

Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.5 M South of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-0218020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
2,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek 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.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEllin Road
CrossesTrib to Beaver Dam Creek
Location1.5 M South of Md 450
RouteCounty Highway 2420
Coordinates38.94609, -76.87741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2017)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ellin Road over Trib to Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.