US Bridges

Md 193 EB over AMTRAK

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile East of Md 564 · Structure no. 100000160239013

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,728
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 EB over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 193 EB over AMTRAK in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,728 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,453 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 193 EB
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.1 Mile East of Md 564
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates38.98739, -76.81688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,728 (2020)
Projected traffic24,453 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 193 EB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 193 EB over AMTRAK 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 193 EB over AMTRAK carry?

About 17,728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 EB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 193 EB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.