US Bridges

Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.09 M N of Livingston RD · Structure no. 100000160245030

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
32,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 80 years old, older 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 32,915 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,645 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesMd 210 & Ramp 1
CrossesCarey Branch
Location1.09 M N of Livingston RD
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates38.79599, -76.99852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,915 (2023)
Projected traffic37,645 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch carry?

About 32,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 210 & Ramp 1 over Carey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.