US 301 over Mattawoman Creek
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · On Charles CO Line · Structure no. 100000160058010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,212
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 over Mattawoman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over Mattawoman Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 73,212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,413 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 US 301 over Mattawoman Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 301 over Mattawoman 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 over Mattawoman Creek carry?
About 73,212 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 301 over Mattawoman Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 over Mattawoman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.