US Bridges

Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.5 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 3530014P0000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway is a concrete continuous frame carrying Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,000 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGood Luck Road
CrossesBw Parkway
Location1.5 Miles South of I-95
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97248, -76.89896
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2022)
Projected traffic128,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$52,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway 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 Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Good Luck Road over Bw Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.