US Bridges

Croom Station Road over Charles Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles South of US 301 · Structure no. 200000P-0503020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
5,634
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croom Station Road over Charles Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Croom Station Road over Charles Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,375 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCroom Station Road
CrossesCharles Branch
Location1.1 Miles South of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.78249, -76.76226
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,634 (2020)
Projected traffic8,375 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croom Station Road over Charles Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Croom Station Road over Charles Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Croom Station Road over Charles Branch carry?

About 5,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Croom Station Road over Charles Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Croom Station Road over Charles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.