US Bridges

Suitland Road over Henson Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · .10 MI S of Suitland Pkwy · Structure no. 200000P-0303020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,302
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suitland Road over Henson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Suitland Road over Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,740 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSuitland Road
CrossesHenson Creek
Location.10 MI S of Suitland Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.83451, -76.90117
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,302 (2021)
Projected traffic22,740 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Suitland Road over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suitland Road over Henson Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Suitland Road over Henson Creek carry?

About 15,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Suitland Road over Henson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Suitland Road over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.