US Bridges

Spine RD over Md 5

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 9 MI S of I95/495 · Structure no. 100000160304010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,425
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spine RD over Md 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spine RD over Md 5 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,625 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpine RD
CrossesMd 5
Location9 MI S of I95/495
Coordinates38.70485, -76.87742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,425 (2013)
Projected traffic40,625 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spine RD over Md 5 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spine RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spine RD over Md 5 carry?

About 17,425 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spine RD over Md 5?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Spine RD over Md 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.