US Bridges

Md 210 over Piscataway Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.42 Miles N of Md 373 · Structure no. 100000160037010

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 210 over Piscataway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 210 over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 49,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,380 by 2029. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 210
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.42 Miles N of Md 373
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates38.69832, -76.98634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,700 (2009)
Projected traffic77,380 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 210 over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Md 210 over Piscataway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 210 over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 49,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 210 over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Md 210 over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.