US Bridges

Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.8 Mi. East of Md 212 · Structure no. 100000160018010

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,675
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,548 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 193 (university
CrossesNorthwest Branch
Location0.8 Mi. East of Md 212
RouteState Highway 193
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,675 (2020)
Projected traffic39,548 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 193 (university over Northwest Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch carry?

About 38,675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 193 (university over Northwest Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.