US Bridges

Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.29 M S of ST Thmsch RD · Structure no. 200000P-0498010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFenno Road
CrossesMataponi Creek
Location0.29 M S of ST Thmsch RD
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates38.73791, -76.72004
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenno Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fenno Road over Mataponi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.