Photo 

Overview

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

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