US Bridges

West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.23 MI N of Is 195 · Structure no. 100000020014010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,020
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 9,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,857 by 2026. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Nursery Road
CrossesMd 295 Nbr
Location1.23 MI N of Is 195
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21226, -76.67831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,020 (2009)
Projected traffic17,857 by 2026
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$266,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is West Nursery Road 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 West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr carry?

About 9,020 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns West Nursery Road over Md 295 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.