US Bridges

51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles S. of Campus DR · Structure no. 200000P-CP03010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc is a steel arch - deck carrying 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries51st Avenue
CrossesTributary to Paint Branc
Location0.1 Miles S. of Campus DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 51st Avenue over Tributary to Paint Branc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.