US Bridges

Md 197 over AMTRAK

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile S of Md 197C · Structure no. 100000160214010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,692
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 197 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 197 over AMTRAK in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 19,692 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,538 by 2029. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 197
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.19 Mile S of Md 197C
RouteState Highway 197
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01714, -76.76512
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,692 (2009)
Projected traffic29,538 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 197 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 197 over AMTRAK 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 197 over AMTRAK carry?

About 19,692 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 197 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Md 197 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.