US Bridges

Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.4 MI E of Parston Drive · Structure no. 200000P-0316020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCryden Way
CrossesTrib of Ritchie Branch
Location0.4 MI E of Parston Drive
RouteCounty Highway 4136
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.84719, -76.86468
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cryden Way over Trib of Ritchie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.