FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

52ND AVENUE

Carrying 52ND AVENUE over TRIBUTARY TO PAINT BRANC

0.1 MILES S. OF CAMPUS DR, Prince George's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 52ND AVENUE

The 52ND AVENUE bridge in Prince George's, Maryland carries 52ND AVENUE over TRIBUTARY TO PAINT BRANC. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 52ND AVENUE compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
582
Bridges in Prince George's · 18 in Poor condition
52ND AVENUE 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000P-PC04010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 52ND AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 52ND AVENUE against other structures in Prince George's and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 52ND AVENUE?

52ND AVENUE in Prince George's, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 52ND AVENUE inspected?

52ND AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 52ND AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 52ND AVENUE?

52ND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 52ND AVENUE?

52ND AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 52ND AVENUE and does age affect safety?

52ND AVENUE was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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