US Bridges

Md 5 SB over Md 223

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.83 Miles S of Md 337 · Structure no. 100000160249012

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,872
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 SB over Md 223 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 SB over Md 223 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 97,872 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,742 by 2029. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 5 SB
CrossesMd 223
Location2.83 Miles S of Md 337
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.7684, -76.8851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,872 (2009)
Projected traffic120,742 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 5 SB over Md 223 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 SB over Md 223 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 5 SB over Md 223 carry?

About 97,872 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 SB over Md 223?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 SB over Md 223?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.