US Bridges

Md 214 over Collington Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.44 Mile West of Md 978C · Structure no. 100000160045020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
154 ft
Daily traffic
22,881
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 over Collington Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 214 over Collington Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,889 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 214
CrossesCollington Branch
Location0.44 Mile West of Md 978C
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates38.90068, -76.73483
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,881 (2012)
Projected traffic30,889 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 214 over Collington Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 214 over Collington Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 214 over Collington Branch carry?

About 22,881 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 over Collington Branch?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 214 over Collington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.