US Bridges

Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 M North of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-0219020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
Daily traffic
4,585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 4,585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesForbes Boulevard
CrossesTrib to Folly Branch
Location0.5 M North of Md 450
RouteCounty Highway 3048
Coordinates38.97233, -76.82883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,585 (2015)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch carry?

About 4,585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forbes Boulevard over Trib to Folly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.