US Bridges

Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.0 MI East of US 301 · Structure no. 200000P-0515030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
4,300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairhaven Avenue
CrossesSouthwest Branch
Location1.0 MI East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 3348
Coordinates38.76125, -76.79522
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2015)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch built?

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

What condition is Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest 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 Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fairhaven Avenue over Southwest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.