Md 4 WB over Western Branch
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.18 Mile North of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160100014
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,652
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 4 WB over Western Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 WB over Western Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 46,652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,372 by 2029. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 WB over Western Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Md 4 WB over Western Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Md 4 WB over Western Branch carry?
About 46,652 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 4 WB over Western Branch?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Md 4 WB over Western Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.