US Bridges

South Farm Road over Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · Capital Beltway to Exit 2 · Structure no. 2001001P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

South Farm Road over Paint Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Farm Road over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Farm Road
CrossesPaint Branch
LocationCapital Beltway to Exit 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 60
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01519, -76.94333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic440 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Farm Road over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Farm Road over Paint 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Farm Road over Paint Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Farm Road over Paint Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns South Farm Road over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.