US Bridges

Md 4 Ebr over US 301

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.65 Mile South of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160097013

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,836
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 Ebr over US 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 Ebr over US 301 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 23,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,483 by 2026. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 4 Ebr
CrossesUS 301
Location0.65 Mile South of Md 717
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81417, -76.73782
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,836 (2006)
Projected traffic27,483 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$662,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 4 Ebr over US 301 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Md 4 Ebr over US 301 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 4 Ebr over US 301 carry?

About 23,836 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 Ebr over US 301?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 Ebr over US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.