US Bridges

Md 295 over Piney Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.43 M S of Br No 0202000 · Structure no. 100000020021020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
88,882
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 295 over Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 295 over Piney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 88,882 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,457 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 295
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.43 M S of Br No 0202000
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates39.18237, -76.71979
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,882 (2009)
Projected traffic98,457 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 295 over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 295 over Piney Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 295 over Piney Run carry?

About 88,882 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 295 over Piney Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Md 295 over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.