Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par
PoorClosed to trafficPrince George's County, Maryland · Beltway to Exit 2 - Route · Structure no. 2170001P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 381 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- NASA
About this bridge
Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par?
The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-Washington Par?
It is owned by the NASA.