Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.59 Miles North of Md 22 · Structure no. 200000P-0490010
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,747
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallahan Road over Tinkers 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.
It carries about 4,747 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,055 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gallahan Road over Tinkers 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 Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek carry?
About 4,747 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Gallahan Road over Tinkers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.