US Bridges

Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.14 MI East of US 301 · Structure no. 200000P-0407010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,441
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,441 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,599 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCedarville Road
CrossesMattawoman Creek
Location1.14 MI East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.65999, -76.85632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,441 (2015)
Projected traffic6,599 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek carry?

About 4,441 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cedarville Road over Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.