US Bridges

Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.1 Miles West of Md Rout · Structure no. 3564003P0000000

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road is a concrete continuous frame carrying Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1944, 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,130 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSuitland Parkway
CrossesAndrews Afb Access Road
Location0.1 Miles West of Md Rout
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.82981, -76.859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2019)
Projected traffic18,130 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$48,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access 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 Andrews Afb Access Road carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Suitland Parkway over Andrews Afb Access Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.