US Bridges

Md 202 over US 50

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.28 M S of Kilmer Street · Structure no. 100000160105010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,102
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 202 over US 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 202 over US 50 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 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 33,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,330 by 2026. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 202
CrossesUS 50
Location0.28 M S of Kilmer Street
RouteState Highway 202
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,102 (2009)
Projected traffic35,330 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 202 over US 50 built?

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

What condition is Md 202 over US 50 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 202 over US 50 carry?

About 33,102 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 202 over US 50?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Md 202 over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.