US Bridges

Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.88 Miles S of Md 414 · Structure no. 100000160035010

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 80 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 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 65,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,903 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 210 & Md 210B
CrossesCarey Branch
Location1.88 Miles S of Md 414
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates38.77594, -76.99637
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.6 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,100 (2009)
Projected traffic74,903 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch carry?

About 65,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Md 210 & Md 210B over Carey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.