US Bridges

Brooks Drive over Oxon Run

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.18 Miles North of Md 4 · Structure no. 200000P-0399020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
16,037
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Drive over Oxon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Drive over Oxon Run in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 16,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,830 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks Drive
CrossesOxon Run
Location0.18 Miles North of Md 4
RouteCounty Highway 2828
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.86222, -76.91656
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,037 (2020)
Projected traffic23,830 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brooks Drive over Oxon Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Drive over Oxon Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brooks Drive over Oxon Run carry?

About 16,037 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Drive over Oxon Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Brooks Drive over Oxon Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.