US Bridges

Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.16 Mile South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000160028011

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,060
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 132,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,760 by 2029. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 201 NB
CrossesAMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam
Location0.16 Mile South of US 50
RouteState Highway 201
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92467, -76.92863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,060 (2009)
Projected traffic133,760 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam carry?

About 132,060 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Md 201 NB over AMTRAK Ser RD Beaverdam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.