US Bridges

US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · @ US 50 · Structure no. 100000160106010

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,110
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Rmp E(5 6) 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 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 12,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,963 by 2026. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 50 Rmp E(5 6)
CrossesUS 50
Location@ US 50
RouteState Highway 202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,110 (2006)
Projected traffic13,963 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$969,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50 built?

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

What condition is US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50 carry?

About 12,110 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Rmp E(5 6) over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.