US Bridges

Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles South of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530019P0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,000
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad is a concrete frame carrying Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,000 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBw Parkway
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 Miles South of Md Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates38.92558, -76.92956
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.3 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2022)
Projected traffic124,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$41,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Bw Parkway over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the National Park Service.