US Bridges

US 1 over Md 193

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.21 Mile North of Md 430 · Structure no. 100000160003010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,562
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Md 193 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Md 193 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 47,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,479 by 2026. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMd 193
Location0.21 Mile North of Md 430
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.00131, -76.93111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,562 (2009)
Projected traffic57,479 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Md 193 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Md 193 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Md 193 carry?

About 47,562 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Md 193?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Md 193?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.