US Bridges

Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile West of Md 978B · Structure no. 100000160104014

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,331
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 7,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 214 Wbr
CrossesUS 301 Nbr
Location0.34 Mile West of Md 978B
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates38.89855, -76.71796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,331 (2009)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr carry?

About 7,331 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 214 Wbr over US 301 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.