US Bridges

Md 4 NB over Md 980D

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.52 Miles N of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160102010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,961
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 NB over Md 980D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 NB over Md 980D 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 5 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 50,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,739 by 2026. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 4 NB
CrossesMd 980D
Location1.52 Miles N of Md 717
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81301, -76.77666
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,961 (2012)
Projected traffic26,739 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 4 NB over Md 980D built?

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

What condition is Md 4 NB over Md 980D 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 Md 4 NB over Md 980D carry?

About 50,961 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 NB over Md 980D?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 NB over Md 980D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.