US Bridges

Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.04 MI S Green Leaf RD · Structure no. 200000P-0280010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthew Henson Ave
CrossesCattail Branch
Location0.04 MI S Green Leaf RD
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91954, -76.87175
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2022)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail 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 2024.

How much traffic does Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Matthew Henson Ave over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.