US Bridges

Md 223 over Piscataway Creek

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.40 Miles South of Md 4 · Structure no. 100000160051030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,322
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 223 over Piscataway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 223 over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 20,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,402 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 223
CrossesPiscataway Creek
Location2.40 Miles South of Md 4
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates38.78542, -76.84365
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,322 (2018)
Projected traffic20,402 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 223 over Piscataway Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 223 over Piscataway Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 223 over Piscataway Creek carry?

About 20,322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 223 over Piscataway Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Md 223 over Piscataway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.