US Bridges

Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.53 MI S of Md 168 · Structure no. 100000020013010

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,892
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, 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 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,334 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHammonds Ferry RD
CrossesMd 295 Nbr
Location0.53 MI S of Md 168
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21736, -76.66351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2008)
Projected traffic3,334 by 2028
Trucks5%
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$220,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr built?

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

What condition is Hammonds Ferry RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hammonds Ferry RD over Md 295 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.