US Bridges

Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Summit Ck DR · Structure no. 200000P-0587040

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSerenade Lane
CrossesTributary to Piscataway
Location0.2 MI E of Summit Ck DR
RouteCounty Highway 5972
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.74803, -76.88366
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2023)
Projected traffic1,455 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 Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Serenade Lane over Tributary to Piscataway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.