5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI South of Md 198 EB · Structure no. 200000P-LA05030
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying 5th 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Trib to Patuxent River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.