Md 500 over Northwest Branch
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.10 Mile East of Md 501 · Structure no. 100000160073010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,631
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 500 over Northwest Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 500 over Northwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 41,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,997 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 500 over Northwest Branch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Md 500 over Northwest Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Md 500 over Northwest Branch carry?
About 41,631 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 500 over Northwest Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Md 500 over Northwest Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.