US Bridges

Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.05 MI South of Md 564 · Structure no. 200000P-0273010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,914
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,914 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,680 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
Location0.05 MI South of Md 564
RouteCounty Highway 1043
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97022, -76.84829
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,914 (2020)
Projected traffic26,680 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 16,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Avenue over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.