Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek
PoorPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.30 M W of Livingston RD · Structure no. 200000P-0310010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,739
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30,739 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,680 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek carry?
About 30,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.