Varnum Street over Stream
GoodPosted for loadPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.01 MI W of 53rd Pl · Structure no. 200000P-BL05010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Varnum Street over Stream is a concrete frame carrying Varnum Street over Stream in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Varnum Street over Stream built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Varnum Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Varnum Street over Stream carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Varnum Street over Stream?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Varnum Street over Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.