US Bridges

Md 5 over Coventry Way

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.66 Miles S of Md 337 · Structure no. 100000160257010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,592
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Coventry Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 5 over Coventry Way in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 107,592 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,491 by 2026. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 5
CrossesCoventry Way
Location1.66 Miles S of Md 337
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.78282, -76.89418
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,592 (2009)
Projected traffic120,491 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Coventry Way built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 over Coventry Way 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Coventry Way carry?

About 107,592 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Coventry Way?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 over Coventry Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.