US Bridges

Lamont Drive over Brier Ditch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · At Westbrook Drive · Structure no. 200000P-N-03030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,610
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamont Drive over Brier Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lamont Drive over 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 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 8,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLamont Drive
CrossesBrier Ditch
LocationAt Westbrook Drive
RouteCity Street 260
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96566, -76.88036
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,610 (2023)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2045
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$385,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamont Drive over Brier Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lamont Drive over 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 Brier Ditch carry?

About 8,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lamont Drive over Brier Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lamont Drive over Brier Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.