US Bridges

Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.13 Miles S of Md 212 · Structure no. 100000160111010

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,580
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 33,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,520 by 2026. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 201
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.13 Miles S of Md 212
RouteState Highway 201
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01597, -76.89739
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,580 (2009)
Projected traffic41,520 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 33,580 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 201 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.