US Bridges

Md 212A over CSX Trans.

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile North of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160039010

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212A over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 212A over CSX Trans. 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 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,305 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 212A
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.08 Mile North of US 1
RouteState Highway 212A
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03462, -76.9062
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,305 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$818,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212A over CSX Trans. built?

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

What condition is Md 212A over CSX Trans. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 212A over CSX Trans. carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212A over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212A over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.