US Bridges

Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.09 MI S of Md 382 · Structure no. 200000P-0589010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrumps Hill Road
CrossesCharles Branch
Location0.09 MI S of Md 382
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.78185, -76.79007
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2023)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Trumps Hill Road over Charles Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.