US Bridges

Md 212 over Northwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.73 Mile North of Md 193 · Structure no. 100000160042010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,911
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212 over Northwest Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 212 over Northwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 20,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,027 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 212
CrossesNorthwest Branch
Location0.73 Mile North of Md 193
RouteState Highway 212
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99224, -76.97208
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,911 (2009)
Projected traffic23,027 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212 over Northwest Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 212 over Northwest Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 212 over Northwest Branch carry?

About 20,911 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212 over Northwest Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212 over Northwest Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.