Governor's Bridge

Governor's Bridge is a steel truss bridge that crosses the Patuxent River with a single-lane roadway, connecting Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties. The structure uses a six-panel Pratt truss design with riveted connections typical of early 1900s bridge building.

The current steel bridge was built in 1912 and stands at a crossing site first established by Governor Samuel Ogle for travel between his mansion and Annapolis. The location served as an important river crossing for regional connections.

The bridge represents early 20th-century engineering methods and remains one of two surviving truss bridges in Prince George's County, documented by the Historic American Engineering Record.

The bridge is located near Route 50 and provides an alternative driving route for local traffic between Washington DC and Annapolis. It remains open year-round, though occasional closures may affect access.

The structure features a six-panel Pratt truss design with rivet connections, demonstrating technical specifications common to early 1900s steel bridge construction methods.

Location: Anne Arundel County

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 39.00670,-76.77940

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02