US Bridges

Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles East of US 301 · Structure no. 200000P-0590010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesChew Road
CrossesHorse Tavern Branch
Location0.5 Miles East of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates38.79629, -76.75313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chew Road over Horse Tavern 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 Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chew Road over Horse Tavern Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.