US Bridges

Md 208 over Northwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.71 Mile North of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160034010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,001
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 208 over Northwest Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 208 over Northwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 7,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,130 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 208
CrossesNorthwest Branch
Location0.71 Mile North of US 1
RouteState Highway 208
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94896, -76.95637
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,001 (2009)
Projected traffic8,130 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 208 over Northwest Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Md 208 over Northwest Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 208 over Northwest Branch carry?

About 7,001 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 208 over Northwest Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 208 over Northwest Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.