US Bridges

Md 201 NB over US 50

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.33 Mile South of Md 459 · Structure no. 100000160027011

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 NB over US 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 201 NB over US 50 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 133,760 by 2029. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 201 NB
CrossesUS 50
Location0.33 Mile South of Md 459
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates38.91846, -76.93212
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,080 (2009)
Projected traffic133,760 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Md 201 NB over US 50 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Md 201 NB over US 50 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 201 NB over US 50 carry?

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

How long is Md 201 NB over US 50?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Md 201 NB over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.