Md 214 over Western Branch
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.48 Mile West Od Md 193 · Structure no. 100000160046010
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,951
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 214 over Western Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 214 over Western Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 48,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,926 by 2026. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 214 over Western Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 214 over Western 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 214 over Western Branch carry?
About 48,951 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 214 over Western Branch?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Md 214 over Western Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.