Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue)
GoodPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160254010
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,031
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue) 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 5,031 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,751 by 2029. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue) built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue) carry?
About 5,031 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue)?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Md 5R over Md 5 (branch Avenue)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.