US Bridges

Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI West of Md 5 · Structure no. 200000P-0568030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
1,571
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway is a concrete culvert carrying Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStuart Lane
CrossesTributary to Piscataway
Location0.2 MI West of Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 920
Coordinates38.75152, -76.88327
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2023)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway 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 Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Stuart Lane over Tributary to Piscataway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.