US Bridges

Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160033010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,461
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,461 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,932 by 2026. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 208
CrossesCSX Transportation RR
Location0.18 Mile South of US 1
RouteState Highway 208
Coordinates38.9374, -76.95312
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,461 (2009)
Projected traffic10,932 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 208 over CSX Transportation RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR carry?

About 10,461 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Md 208 over CSX Transportation RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.