US Bridges

Roblee Drive over Back Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.0 Mile North of Md 4 · Structure no. 200000P-0514030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
3,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roblee Drive over Back Branch is a steel culvert carrying Roblee Drive over Back Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoblee Drive
CrossesBack Branch
Location1.0 Mile North of Md 4
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.8181, -76.81269
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Roblee Drive over Back Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roblee Drive over Back 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roblee Drive over Back Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roblee Drive over Back Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roblee Drive over Back Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.