US Bridges

Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.26 Mile West of Md 197 · Structure no. 100000160077013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,349
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 21,349 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,821 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 198 EB
CrossesLafayette Ave CSX Trans
Location0.26 Mile West of Md 197
RouteState Highway 198
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09718, -76.84671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,349 (2012)
Projected traffic28,821 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans carry?

About 21,349 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Md 198 EB over Lafayette Ave CSX Trans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.