US Bridges

Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles North of Beaver · Structure no. 3530032P0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106,000
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 106,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBw Parkway
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1 Miles North of Beaver
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02258, -76.85706
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,000 (2022)
Projected traffic118,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$52,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 106,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Bw Parkway over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.