Md 3 NB over Patuxent River
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · On Anne Arundel CO Line · Structure no. 100000160053011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 267 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75,720
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 3 NB over Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 3 NB over Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 75,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,091 by 2026. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 3 NB over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Md 3 NB over Patuxent River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 3 NB over Patuxent River carry?
About 75,720 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 3 NB over Patuxent River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 3 NB over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.