US Bridges

Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.13 MI S of Haver Hil ST · Structure no. 200000P-0309010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,701
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,701 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,820 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBock Road
CrossesHenson Creek & Trail
Location0.13 MI S of Haver Hil ST
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates38.79034, -76.97131
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,701 (2019)
Projected traffic24,820 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail carry?

About 16,701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bock Road over Henson Creek & Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.