US Bridges

Md 212A over Indian Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.07 Mile North of Md 694 · Structure no. 100000160038010

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,631
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212A over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 212A over Indian Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 19,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,840 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 212A
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.07 Mile North of Md 694
RouteState Highway 212A
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03347, -76.90241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,631 (2009)
Projected traffic40,840 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212A over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 212A over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 212A over Indian Creek carry?

About 19,631 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212A over Indian Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212A over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.