US Bridges

St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1600 W of Livingston Road · Structure no. 200000P-0405030

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway is a concrete culvert carrying St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. 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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CarriesSt. James Road
CrossesTributary to Piscataway
Location1600 W of Livingston Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.69179, -76.98415
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns St. James Road over Tributary to Piscataway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.