US Bridges

Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .26 MI W of US 301 / Md 5 · Structure no. 200000P-0484010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,202
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMckendree Road
CrossesTimothy Branch
Location.26 MI W of US 301 / Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 3853
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.66447, -76.87925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,202 (2023)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch carry?

About 5,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mckendree Road over Timothy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.