US Bridges

Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch

PoorPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.41 MI S of Md 210 · Structure no. 200000P-0483010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLivingston Road
CrossesHunters Mill Branch
Location0.41 MI S of Md 210
RouteCounty Highway 4524
Coordinates38.76009, -76.99525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston Road over Hunters Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.