US Bridges

Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 M W of Lottsford RD · Structure no. 200000P-0290040

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,503
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 4,503 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYellowwood Lane
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location0.2 M W of Lottsford RD
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.9306, -76.82574
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,503 (2021)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill 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 Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 4,503 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowwood Lane over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.