US Bridges

Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.11 MI N of Windbrook DR · Structure no. 200000P-0489020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
Daily traffic
9,577
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway 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 6 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 9,577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,230 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThrift Road
CrossesTrib to Piscataway Creek
Location0.11 MI N of Windbrook DR
RouteCounty Highway 1450
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.71204, -76.93858
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,577 (2020)
Projected traffic14,230 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek built?

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

What condition is Thrift Road over Trib to 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek carry?

About 9,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Thrift Road over Trib to Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.