US Bridges

Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.01 M S of Carroltn Pkwy · Structure no. 200000P-N-02030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,306
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,986 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLamont Drive
CrossesTributary to Brier Ditch
Location0.01 M S of Carroltn Pkwy
RouteCity Street 260
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96963, -76.88019
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,306 (2021)
Projected traffic11,986 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch 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 Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch carry?

About 8,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Lamont Drive over Tributary to Brier Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.