Decatur Street over Northeast Branch
FairPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Md RTE 201 · Structure no. 200000P-0294010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decatur Street over Northeast Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decatur Street over Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 5 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 9,220 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,480 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decatur Street over Northeast Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Decatur Street over Northeast 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 Decatur Street over Northeast Branch carry?
About 9,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Decatur Street over Northeast Branch?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Decatur Street over Northeast Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.