US Bridges

Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.13 MI N of Ashville RD · Structure no. 200000P-0302010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,170 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRitchie Road
CrossesRitchie Branch
Location0.13 MI N of Ashville RD
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.86846, -76.85765
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,341 (2023)
Projected traffic36,170 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch carry?

About 24,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchie Road over Ritchie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.