US Bridges

Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl)

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.8 Miles North of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530037P0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,000
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl) in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 117,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147,000 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw Parkway (nbl)
CrossesMd Route 197 (wbl)
Location1.8 Miles North of Md Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05803, -76.83825
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2022)
Projected traffic147,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$223,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl) 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 (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl) carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl)?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bw Parkway (nbl) over Md Route 197 (wbl)?

It is owned by the National Park Service.