US Bridges

Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.73 Miles East of Md 5 · Structure no. 200000P-0586010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSurratts Road
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location1.73 Miles East of Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.73655, -76.86003
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2020)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Surratts Road over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.