US Bridges

Md 564 over AMTRAK

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile S of Md 564C · Structure no. 100000160020010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,941
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 564 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 564 over AMTRAK in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,941 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,285 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 564
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.03 Mile S of Md 564C
RouteState Highway 564
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,941 (2019)
Projected traffic13,285 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 564 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 564 over AMTRAK 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 564 over AMTRAK carry?

About 8,941 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 564 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 564 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.