US Bridges

Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 Mi. from W. Perimeter · Structure no. AFMDAJFX00001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch is a concrete slab carrying Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGeorgia Avenue
CrossesMeetinghouse Branch
Location0.2 Mi. from W. Perimeter
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.80323, -76.90117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Avenue over Meetinghouse Branch?

It is owned by the Air Force.