US Bridges

Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.36 MI E of Md 410 · Structure no. 200000P-UN98020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
915
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQueens Chapel Road
CrossesTrib to Northeast Branch
Location0.36 MI E of Md 410
RouteCity Street 500
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96956, -76.94306
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 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 inspectionFebruary 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2021)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Queens Chapel Road over Trib to Northeast Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.