US Bridges

Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.21 Mile North of US 301 · Structure no. 100000160098043

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,652
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation is a concrete frame carrying Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, 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 46,652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,372 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 EB
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.21 Mile North of US 301
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81395, -76.74198
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,652 (2009)
Projected traffic61,372 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation carry?

About 46,652 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 EB over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.