US Bridges

Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.13 Miles N of Md 373 · Structure no. 100000160013010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,605 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5 SB
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.13 Miles N of Md 373
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.73134, -76.88189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,195 (2023)
Projected traffic46,605 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 5 SB over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 38,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 SB over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.