US Bridges

Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch

GoodClosed to traffic

Prince George's County, Maryland · 800 Ft SW of Floral Drive · Structure no. DAPAMCADE000002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPerimeter Patrol R
CrossesPaint Branch
Location800 Ft SW of Floral Drive
Coordinates39.03085, -76.9607
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perimeter Patrol R over Paint 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Perimeter Patrol R over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the Army.