Prince George's County Bridge Report Card
Prince George's County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Prince George's County has 542 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.3% is at or below the 4.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 192,981 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Prince George's County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 542 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 192,981 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.9% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 21,109,779 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 192,981 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Prince George's County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Md 4 Wbr over Md 717 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 46,652 | 1959 |
| Oxon Hill Road over Broad Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,739 | 1963 |
| Cherry Hill Road over Little Paint Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,938 | 1966 |
| Harry S Truman Dri over Southwest Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,141 | 1974 |
| Temple Hill Road over Tinkers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,216 | 1960 |
| Nasa Access Road over Baltimore-washington Par | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1966 |
| Campus Drive over Northeast Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,781 | 1964 |
| Riverdale Road over NE Branch Of Anacostia R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,399 | 1931 |
| Governor Bridge Ro over Patuxent River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,068 | 1920 |
| Livingston Road over Piscataway Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,771 | 1932 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.