Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 2.13 Miles N of Md 373 · Structure no. 100000160196010
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,251
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 32,251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,185 by 2026. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 5 NB over Piscataway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek carry?
About 32,251 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Md 5 NB over Piscataway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.