Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficPrince George's County, Maryland · At Westbrook Drive · Structure no. 200000P-N-01010
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,672
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch carry?
About 1,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Powhatan Street over Brier Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.