US Bridges

Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .14 M N of Columbia Pk RD · Structure no. 200000P-0282010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.14 M N of Columbia Pk RD
RouteCounty Highway 1947
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.9191, -76.90564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2015)
Projected traffic1,801 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 Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.