US Bridges

Old Crain HWY over Md 4

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · Old Crain HWY @ Md 4 · Structure no. 100000160101010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,871
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Crain HWY over Md 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Crain HWY over Md 4 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,276 by 2012. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Crain HWY
CrossesMd 4
LocationOld Crain HWY @ Md 4
RouteCounty Highway 1212
Coordinates38.8101, -76.76461
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,871 (2012)
Projected traffic9,276 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Crain HWY over Md 4 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Crain HWY over Md 4 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Crain HWY over Md 4 carry?

About 6,871 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Crain HWY over Md 4?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Crain HWY over Md 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.