US Bridges

Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.17 MI E of US 50 · Structure no. 200000P-0281030

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,372
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek is a steel culvert carrying Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 43,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,450 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Park Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.17 MI E of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 3668
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91601, -76.9139
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,372 (2023)
Projected traffic64,450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 43,372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Columbia Park Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.