US Bridges

Md 3 over Md 3E

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile North of Is 595 · Structure no. 100000160240010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,810
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 3 over Md 3E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 3 over Md 3E in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 61,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,693 by 2026. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 161 ft wide.

CarriesMd 3
CrossesMd 3E
Location0.55 Mile North of Is 595
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates38.96288, -76.7169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,810 (2009)
Projected traffic89,693 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 3 over Md 3E built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 3 over Md 3E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 3 over Md 3E carry?

About 61,810 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 3 over Md 3E?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Md 3 over Md 3E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.