US Bridges

Md 193 over Northeast Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.05 Mile West of Md 214 · Structure no. 100000160075020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
15,720
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 over Northeast Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 193 over Northeast Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,387 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 193
CrossesNortheast Branch
Location0.05 Mile West of Md 214
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates38.90088, -76.79307
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,720 (2009)
Projected traffic17,387 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 193 over Northeast Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 193 over Northeast Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 193 over Northeast Branch carry?

About 15,720 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 over Northeast Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 193 over Northeast Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.