US Bridges

Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 125 Feet South of US 50 · Structure no. 200000P-0275010

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,870
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 48 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 40,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,730 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Park Road
CrossesAmtrak/Wmata/Csxt
Location125 Feet South of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 3668
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91686, -76.91488
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,870 (2020)
Projected traffic60,730 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt carry?

About 40,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Park Road over Amtrak/Wmata/Csxt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.