US Bridges

Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI North of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-B-01030

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,762
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 5,762 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,570 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillstream Drive
CrossesTrib to Patuxent River
Location0.2 MI North of Md 450
RouteCity Street 1880
Coordinates38.98155, -76.73857
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,762 (2021)
Projected traffic8,570 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River carry?

About 5,762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Millstream Drive over Trib to Patuxent River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.