US Bridges

4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 MI South of Md 198 EB · Structure no. 200000P-LA04030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
1,240
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesTrib to Patuxent River
Location0.1 MI South of Md 198 EB
RouteCity Street 9040
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.0989, -76.85437
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2023)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River 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 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Trib to Patuxent River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.