US Bridges

Md 4 EB over Race Track RD

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile South of Md 717 · Structure no. 100000160108013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,652
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 EB over Race Track RD is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 4 EB over Race Track RD in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 46,652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,372 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 4 EB
CrossesRace Track RD
Location0.37 Mile South of Md 717
RouteState Highway 4
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81389, -76.7432
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,652 (2009)
Projected traffic61,372 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 4 EB over Race Track RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 4 EB over Race Track RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 4 EB over Race Track RD carry?

About 46,652 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 EB over Race Track RD?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 EB over Race Track RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.