Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road
FairPrince George's County, Maryland · 1.6 Miles West of Forestv · Structure no. 3564002P0000000
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road is a concrete frame carrying Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 81 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,700 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Suitland Parkway over Suitland Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.