FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALCONA STREET

Carrying ALCONA STREET over BALD HILL BRANCH

0.04 MI W OF ELLERBIE ST, Prince George's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALCONA STREET

The ALCONA STREET bridge in Prince George's, Maryland carries ALCONA STREET over BALD HILL BRANCH. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 836 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.8 metric tons.

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

How ALCONA STREET compares

▼ 24.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Maryland bridges
582
Bridges in Prince George's · 18 in Poor condition
ALCONA STREET 26.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
12.1
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
836 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000P-0295010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

ALCONA STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ALCONA STREET 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 ALCONA STREET?

ALCONA STREET in Prince George's, Maryland has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALCONA STREET inspected?

ALCONA STREET'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 836 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for ALCONA STREET?

ALCONA STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALCONA STREET?

ALCONA STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ALCONA STREET and does age affect safety?

ALCONA STREET was built in 1967, making it 59 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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