US Bridges

Md 5 NB over Md 414

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile N of Md 967B · Structure no. 100000160193011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,752
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 NB over Md 414 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 NB over Md 414 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 49,752 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,092 by 2029. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5 NB
CrossesMd 414
Location0.37 Mile N of Md 967B
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.83267, -76.94034
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,752 (2009)
Projected traffic67,092 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 5 NB over Md 414 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 NB over Md 414 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 5 NB over Md 414 carry?

About 49,752 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 NB over Md 414?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 NB over Md 414?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.