Photo taken 1989 by Jack Boucher for the Historic American Engineering Record
Facts
Overview
Through truss bridge over Patuxent River on Governor Bridge Road in Bowie
Status
Open to one-lane traffic
History
Built 1912
Design
Riveted, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Dimensions
Total length: 117.1 ft.
Deck width: 13.5 ft.
Inventory number
BH 19748 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 04/2005)
Deck condition rating: Fair(5 out of 9) Superstructure condition rating: Satisfactory(6 out of 9) Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory(6 out of 9) Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 35.6 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005)
840
Categories
Update Log
September 1, 2006: Posted HAER photo
Sources
HAER MD-85 - Governor's Bridge, Governor's Bridge Road spanning Patuxent River, Bowie, Prince George's County, MD