US Bridges

54th Place over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 50 Ft S. of Spring St. · Structure no. 200000P-BL02010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th Place over Stream is a concrete frame carrying 54th Place over Stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries54th Place
CrossesStream
Location50 Ft S. of Spring St.
RouteCity Street 540
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.93976, -76.92478
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2023)
Projected traffic489 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 54th Place over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 54th Place over Stream 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 54th Place over Stream carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 54th Place over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 54th Place over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.