Bw Parkway over Md Route 212
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles South of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530009P0000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Bw Parkway over Md Route 212 is a concrete frame carrying Bw Parkway over Md Route 212 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 years old, older 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,000 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw Parkway over Md Route 212 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Bw Parkway over Md Route 212 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bw Parkway over Md Route 212 carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bw Parkway over Md Route 212?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns Bw Parkway over Md Route 212?
It is owned by the National Park Service.