US Bridges

Md 214 over Watts Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.08 M E Wash DC Line · Structure no. 100000160191020

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
Daily traffic
23,842
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 over Watts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 214 over Watts Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 125 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 5 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 23,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,118 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 214
CrossesWatts Branch
Location0.08 M E Wash DC Line
RouteState Highway 214
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88947, -76.91068
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,842 (2013)
Projected traffic32,118 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 214 over Watts Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Md 214 over Watts Branch 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 Watts Branch carry?

About 23,842 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 over Watts Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Md 214 over Watts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.