FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 201 SB

Carrying MD 201 SB over AMTRAK,SER RD,BEAVERDAM

0.16 MILE SOUTH OF US 50, Prince George's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 201 SB

The MD 201 SB bridge in Prince George's, Maryland carries MD 201 SB over AMTRAK,SER RD,BEAVERDAM. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 88.7 meters (291 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 132,060 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 201 SB compares

▲ 24.2
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
582
Bridges in Prince George's · 18 in Poor condition
MD 201 SB 75.3 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
2.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
75.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
88.7 m (291 ft)
Deck Width
21.9 m (72 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
132,060 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000160028012

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 201 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 201 SB against other structures in Prince George's and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 201 SB?

MD 201 SB in Prince George's, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 201 SB inspected?

MD 201 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 132,060 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 201 SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 201 SB?

MD 201 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 201 SB?

MD 201 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 201 SB and does age affect safety?

MD 201 SB was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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