US Bridges

Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.35 MI S of Md 500 · Structure no. 200000P-MO05010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,951
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,055 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChillum Road
CrossesTributary to Northwest B
Location0.35 MI S of Md 500
RouteCity Street 70
Coordinates38.94853, -76.96223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,951 (2019)
Projected traffic12,055 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B 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 July 2024.

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

About 8,951 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chillum Road over Tributary to Northwest B?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.