US Bridges

Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.04 Miles E of Is 95 · Structure no. 200000P-0291030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
5,463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 5,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,127 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ardwick-Ardmor
CrossesTrib to Bald Hill Branch
Location1.04 Miles E of Is 95
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.93523, -76.83628
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic5,463 (2021)
Projected traffic8,127 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 5,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Old Ardwick-Ardmor over Trib to Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.