FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MADELEY LANE

Carrying MADELEY LANE over TRIB TO PATUXENT RIVER

0.5 MI NORTH OF MD 450, Prince George's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MADELEY LANE

The MADELEY LANE bridge in Prince George's, Maryland carries MADELEY LANE over TRIB TO PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,608 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How MADELEY LANE compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
582
Bridges in Prince George's · 18 in Poor condition
MADELEY LANE 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,608 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000P-B-02030

How to read this record

MADELEY LANE 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 MADELEY LANE 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 MADELEY LANE?

MADELEY LANE in Prince George's, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MADELEY LANE inspected?

MADELEY LANE'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 4,608 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MADELEY LANE 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 MADELEY LANE?

MADELEY LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MADELEY LANE?

MADELEY LANE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MADELEY LANE and does age affect safety?

MADELEY LANE was built in 1962, making it 64 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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