US Bridges

Md 381 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.14 MI N of Charles CO · Structure no. 100000160112010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 381 over CSX Transportation is a concrete slab carrying Md 381 over CSX Transportation in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,953 by 2026. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 381
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.14 MI N of Charles CO
RouteState Highway 381
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.55964, -76.73803
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2009)
Projected traffic6,953 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$353,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 381 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 381 over CSX Transportation 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 381 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 381 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 381 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.