US Bridges

Md 202 over Collington Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile North of Md 725 · Structure no. 100000160032010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,642
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 202 over Collington Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 202 over Collington Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,642 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,234 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMd 202
CrossesCollington Branch
Location0.03 Mile North of Md 725
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates38.82061, -76.74556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,642 (2009)
Projected traffic19,234 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 202 over Collington Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 202 over Collington Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 202 over Collington Branch carry?

About 17,642 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 202 over Collington Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Md 202 over Collington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.