Md 212 over Sligo Creek
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile South of Md 410 · Structure no. 100000160043010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,411
- 9 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 212 over Sligo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 212 over Sligo Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 37,411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,176 by 26. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 212 over Sligo Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 212 over Sligo 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Md 212 over Sligo Creek carry?
About 37,411 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 212 over Sligo Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Md 212 over Sligo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.