US Bridges

Md 218 over Oxon Run

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.15 MI E of Wash DC Line · Structure no. 100000160050020

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
9,011
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 218 over Oxon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 218 over Oxon Run in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 9,011 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,136 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 218
CrossesOxon Run
Location0.15 MI E of Wash DC Line
RouteState Highway 218
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.86004, -76.94773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,011 (2009)
Projected traffic10,136 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 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 218 over Oxon Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 218 over Oxon Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 218 over Oxon Run carry?

About 9,011 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 218 over Oxon Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 218 over Oxon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.