US Bridges

Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek

Good

Charles County, Maryland · Prince Georges CO Line · Structure no. 100000080051013

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 39,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,097 by 2026. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 228 EB
CrossesMattawoman Creek
LocationPrince Georges CO Line
RouteState Highway 228
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,800 (2009)
Projected traffic20,097 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek carry?

About 39,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 228 EB over Mattawoman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.