US Bridges

S Springfield Road over Burch Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · .2 MI S of Floral Park RD · Structure no. 200000P-0485010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
1,924
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Springfield Road over Burch Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Springfield Road over Burch Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS Springfield Road
CrossesBurch Branch
Location.2 MI S of Floral Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 817
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.70454, -76.92202
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2020)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Springfield Road over Burch Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Springfield Road over Burch Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Springfield Road over Burch Branch carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Springfield Road over Burch Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Springfield Road over Burch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.