US Bridges

Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.22 MI NE of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-0271010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,960
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,420 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Lane
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location0.22 MI NE of Md 450
RouteCounty Highway 4148
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96612, -76.85297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2023)
Projected traffic7,420 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.