Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · On Anne Arundel CO Line · Structure no. 100000160095010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,061
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 57,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,407 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 4 Ebr over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Md 4 Ebr 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River carry?
About 57,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Md 4 Ebr over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.