US Bridges

Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River

Poor

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 MI North of Md 450 · Structure no. 200000P-B-02030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,608
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,608 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadeley Lane
CrossesTrib to Patuxent River
Location0.5 MI North of Md 450
RouteCity Street 1580
Coordinates38.98161, -76.74198
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic4,608 (2023)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2043
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 Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River built?

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

What condition is Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River carry?

About 4,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Madeley Lane over Trib to Patuxent River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.