US Bridges

Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1 Mi. S. of Suitland Pkwy · Structure no. 300000P-WM03010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Loop
CrossesWMATA Railroad
Location1 Mi. S. of Suitland Pkwy
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.84154, -76.97431
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2017)
Projected traffic590 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Loop over WMATA 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop over WMATA Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.