US Bridges

Md 202 over Md 704

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile S of Md 977H · Structure no. 100000160030010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,612
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 202 over Md 704 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 202 over Md 704 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 37,612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,348 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 202
CrossesMd 704
Location0.28 Mile S of Md 977H
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates38.92614, -76.87402
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,612 (2009)
Projected traffic48,348 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 202 over Md 704 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 202 over Md 704 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 202 over Md 704 carry?

About 37,612 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 202 over Md 704?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Md 202 over Md 704?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.