US Bridges

Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 500 Feet South of Md 202 · Structure no. 200000P-0288020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pinebrook 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPinebrook Avenue
CrossesCattail Branch
Location500 Feet South of Md 202
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92646, -76.89054
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2023)
Projected traffic1,019 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 Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch built?

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

What condition is Pinebrook 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 Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pinebrook Avenue over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.