Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch
PoorPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.04 MI W of Ellerbie ST · Structure no. 200000P-0295010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch 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 Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Alcona Street over Bald Hill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.