US Bridges

East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.42 MI W of Md 210 · Structure no. 200000P-0480030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek 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 5 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 13,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Swan Creek Ro
CrossesClash Creek
Location0.42 MI W of Md 210
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.72382, -76.99722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,440 (2023)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek built?

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

What condition is East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek carry?

About 13,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns East Swan Creek Ro over Clash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.