US Bridges

Taylor Street over Stream

FairPosted for load

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.06 MI W of 54th Place · Structure no. 200000P-BL03040

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Street over Stream is a concrete continuous frame carrying Taylor Street over Stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Street
CrossesStream
Location0.06 MI W of 54th Place
RouteCity Street 120
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94069, -76.8925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Street over Stream built?

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

What condition is Taylor Street over Stream 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 Taylor Street over Stream carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Street over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Street over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.