US Bridges

Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.24 Mile South of US 50 · Structure no. 100000160119020

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
226 ft
Daily traffic
45,682
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 83 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 45,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,463 by 2026. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 202
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.24 Mile South of US 50
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates38.92879, -76.89364
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,682 (2009)
Projected traffic48,463 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Md 202 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 45,682 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 202 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.