US Bridges

Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.79 M N of North Key RD · Structure no. 200000P-0491010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCross Road Trail
CrossesMataponi Creek
Location0.79 M N of North Key RD
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates38.71926, -76.79606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road Trail over Mataponi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.