US Bridges

Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000160029012

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 83 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 5 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 23,901 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,680 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 202 SB
CrossesAMTRAK WMATA
Location0.08 Mile South of US 50
RouteState Highway 202
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92994, -76.89669
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,901 (2021)
Projected traffic26,680 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA carry?

About 23,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Md 202 SB over AMTRAK WMATA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.