Md 198 WB over Patuxent River
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · On Anne Arundel CO Line · Structure no. 100000160078014
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 705 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,683
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 198 WB over Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 198 WB over Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 19,683 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,573 by 2032. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 198 WB over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 198 WB 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Md 198 WB over Patuxent River carry?
About 19,683 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 198 WB over Patuxent River?
The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 198 WB over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.