US Bridges

Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.49 MI E of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000020012010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,660
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 13,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,672 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 168
CrossesMd 295 Nbr
Location0.49 MI E of Is 695
RouteState Highway 168
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22285, -76.65251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,660 (2009)
Projected traffic16,672 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr carry?

About 13,660 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 168 over Md 295 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.