Md 4 WB over US 301
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.65 Mile South of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160097014
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,836
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 4 WB over US 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 WB 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 4 WB 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 WB 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 WB over US 301 carry?
About 23,836 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 4 WB over US 301?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Md 4 WB over US 301?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.