US Bridges

Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.01 MI N of W Forest RD · Structure no. 200000P-0286020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Avenue
CrossesCattail Branch
Location0.01 MI N of W Forest RD
RouteCounty Highway 3686
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92347, -76.88771
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2023)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Avenue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Virginia Avenue over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.