US Bridges

Contee Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 MI East of US 1 · Structure no. 200000P-0169010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,202
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contee Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Contee Road over CSX Railroad in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesContee Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI East of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08705, -76.85233
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,202 (2019)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Contee Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Contee Road over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Contee Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 22,202 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Contee Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Contee Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.