US Bridges

Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile East of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160152020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
Daily traffic
76,461
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br is a concrete culvert carrying Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 76,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,338 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 214
CrossesBr of Southwest Br
Location0.12 Mile East of Is 95
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates38.89273, -76.84501
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,461 (2012)
Projected traffic95,338 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 214 over Br of Southwest Br built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br 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 2025.

How much traffic does Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br carry?

About 76,461 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 214 over Br of Southwest Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.