US Bridges

Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 300000P-WM14010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,940 by 2037. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenbelt Metro DR
CrossesWMATA Railroad
Location0.2 MI S of I-95
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01488, -76.90894
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2017)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenbelt Metro DR 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 Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Greenbelt Metro DR over WMATA Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.