Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch
PoorPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 1.48 MI South of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0581010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,141
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,985 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch carry?
About 16,141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.