US Bridges

Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br.

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.8 MI South of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000P-0584020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
Daily traffic
17,480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br. is a concrete culvert carrying Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br. in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,340 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry S. Truman DR
CrossesTrib. to Southwest Br.
Location0.8 MI South of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 3465
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88377, -76.83245
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,480 (2023)
Projected traffic26,340 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br. carry?

About 17,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Harry S. Truman DR over Trib. to Southwest Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.