US Bridges

Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road)

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.27 Miles South of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160253012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,842
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road) in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 106,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,952 by 2026. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5 (branch Ave)
CrossesMd 337 (allentown Road)
Location1.27 Miles South of Is 95
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.80508, -76.90617
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,842 (2009)
Projected traffic63,952 by 2026
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road) 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 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road) carry?

About 106,842 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 (branch Ave) over Md 337 (allentown Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.