US Bridges

Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River

FairPosted for load

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Tract #9 / Central Tract · Structure no. 000051640-00010

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River is a steel truss - thru carrying Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesDuvall Bridge Road
CrossesPatuxent River
LocationTract #9 / Central Tract
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04517, -76.78867
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Duvall Bridge Road over Patuxent River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.