US Bridges

Woods Way over Md 5

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.25 MI NW of I-95 · Structure no. 100000160301010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Way over Md 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Way over Md 5 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,875 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoods Way
CrossesMd 5
Location0.25 MI NW of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.8237, -76.92226
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2010)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Woods Way over Md 5 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Way over Md 5 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Way over Md 5 carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Woods Way over Md 5?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Way over Md 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.