US Bridges

Md 4 SB over Md 223

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.37 Miles S of Md 4PB · Structure no. 100000160181012

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,050
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 SB over Md 223 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 SB over Md 223 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,900 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 4 SB
CrossesMd 223
Location1.37 Miles S of Md 4PB
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.81384, -76.82542
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,050 (2011)
Projected traffic90,900 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 4 SB over Md 223 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 4 SB over Md 223 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 4 SB over Md 223 carry?

About 63,050 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 SB over Md 223?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 SB over Md 223?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.