US Bridges

Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.12 MI N of Floral Pk DR · Structure no. 200000P-0488010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,434
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWindbrook Drive
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location0.12 MI N of Floral Pk DR
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates38.70956, -76.93944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,434 (2021)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windbrook Drive over Piscataway 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 Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 3,434 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Windbrook Drive over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.