US Bridges

College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. West of Md 202 · Structure no. 200000P-0559030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Station DR
CrossesTrib to Southwest Branch
Location0.5 Mi. West of Md 202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.89038, -76.82636
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 inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Station DR over Trib to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns College Station DR over Trib to Southwest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.