US Bridges

Md 210 over Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 M N of Palmer Road · Structure no. 100000160036040

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 210 over Henson Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Md 210 over Henson Creek 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 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 65,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,903 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 210
CrossesHenson Creek
Location0.08 M N of Palmer Road
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates38.76705, -76.99447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,100 (2009)
Projected traffic74,903 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Henson Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 210 over Henson Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 210 over Henson Creek carry?

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

How long is Md 210 over Henson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Md 210 over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.