Md 223 over Piscataway Creek
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of Md 223A · Structure no. 100000160052010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 223 over Piscataway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 223 over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 223 over Piscataway Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 223 over Piscataway 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Md 223 over Piscataway Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 223 over Piscataway Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 223 over Piscataway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.