US Bridges

Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.6 Miles South of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530021P0000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,445
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa is a concrete frame carrying Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa 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 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 34,445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw Parkway (sbl)
CrossesAccess Ramp to Bw Parkwa
Location0.6 Miles South of Md Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 501
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.92114, -76.93289
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,445 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$405,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa 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 (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa carry?

About 34,445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bw Parkway (sbl) over Access Ramp to Bw Parkwa?

It is owned by the National Park Service.