US Bridges

Md 175 over Md 295

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.15 MI N of Md 713 · Structure no. 100000020023010

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,272
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 175 over Md 295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 175 over Md 295 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 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 19,272 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,748 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 175
CrossesMd 295
Location1.15 MI N of Md 713
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates39.14001, -76.75535
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,272 (2009)
Projected traffic21,748 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 175 over Md 295 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Md 175 over Md 295 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 175 over Md 295 carry?

About 19,272 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 175 over Md 295?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 175 over Md 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.