Lottsford Road over Western Branch
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 1 MI E of Md 202 · Structure no. 200000P-0283010
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,524
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lottsford Road over Western Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lottsford Road over Western Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 22,524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,470 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lottsford Road over Western Branch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lottsford Road over Western 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 Lottsford Road over Western Branch carry?
About 22,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lottsford Road over Western Branch?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Lottsford Road over Western Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.