US Bridges

US 301 SB over Md 214

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.14 Miles N of Md 978B · Structure no. 100000160103010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,351
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 SB over Md 214 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 SB over Md 214 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 27,351 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,536 by 2026. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301 SB
CrossesMd 214
Location0.14 Miles N of Md 978B
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates38.89931, -76.72091
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,351 (2006)
Projected traffic31,536 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$794,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 SB over Md 214 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 301 SB over Md 214 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 SB over Md 214 carry?

About 27,351 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 301 SB over Md 214?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 SB over Md 214?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.