US Bridges

Floral Drive over Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles NE N Ave · Structure no. DAPAMCADE000001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Floral Drive over Paint Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floral Drive over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFloral Drive
CrossesPaint Branch
Location0.1 Miles NE N Ave
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03145, -76.962
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floral Drive over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Floral Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does Floral Drive over Paint Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Floral Drive over Paint Branch?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Floral Drive over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the Army.