Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek
PoorPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 2.27 Miles North of Md 5 · Structure no. 200000P-0495010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,771
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,065 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek carry?
About 6,771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Brandywine Road over Piscataway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.