US Bridges

Md 201 over CSX Trans.

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile North of Md 459 · Structure no. 100000160026040

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 over CSX Trans. is a concrete frame carrying Md 201 over CSX Trans. in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 32,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,971 by 2026. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 201
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.12 Mile North of Md 459
RouteState Highway 201
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92434, -76.92893
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,080 (2009)
Projected traffic38,971 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Md 201 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 201 over CSX Trans. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 201 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 32,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 201 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Md 201 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.