Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch
PoorPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.02 MI E of Cipriano RD · Structure no. 200000P-0299010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,386
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 3,386 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tuckerman 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch carry?
About 3,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Tuckerman Street over Bald Hill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.