Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles North of U.S. R · Structure no. 3530020P0000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201 built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201 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 Access over Md Route 201 carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bw Parkway Access over Md Route 201?
It is owned by the National Park Service.