US Bridges

Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160244010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,751
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,751 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,467 by 2026. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPennsy Drive
CrossesUS 50 & Ramp H
Location0.5 MI W of Is 95
RouteCounty Highway 2428
Coordinates38.94402, -76.8709
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,751 (2006)
Projected traffic20,467 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H carry?

About 17,751 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsy Drive over US 50 & Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.