US Bridges

Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.03 MI E of Rusell Ave · Structure no. 200000P-MO04020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
Daily traffic
302
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B is a concrete culvert carrying Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArundel Road
CrossesTributary to Northwest B
Location0.03 MI E of Rusell Ave
RouteCity Street 20
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94695, -76.9662
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2021)
Projected traffic369 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Arundel Road over Tributary to Northwest B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.