US Bridges

Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.14 MI N of Md 202 · Structure no. 200000P-0289010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Landover Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.14 MI N of Md 202
RouteCounty Highway 1210
Coordinates38.92947, -76.89319
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2024)
Projected traffic261 by 2045
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Landover Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.