US Bridges

Bw Parkway over Md Route 202

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles North of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530017P0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97,000
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Bw Parkway over Md Route 202 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Bw Parkway over Md Route 202 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, 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 97,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,000 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBw Parkway
CrossesMd Route 202
Location0.8 Miles North of Md Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.93425, -76.91783
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,000 (2022)
Projected traffic119,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$122,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw Parkway over Md Route 202 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw Parkway over Md Route 202 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 202 carry?

About 97,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw Parkway over Md Route 202?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Bw Parkway over Md Route 202?

It is owned by the National Park Service.