US Bridges

Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.16 MI S of Howard CO · Structure no. 100000020049010

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run 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 5 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 13,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,096 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 103
CrossesBranch of Deep Run
Location0.16 MI S of Howard CO
RouteState Highway 176
Coordinates39.17758, -76.74474
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,146 (2024)
Projected traffic18,096 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run built?

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

What condition is Md 103 over Branch of Deep 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run carry?

About 13,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 103 over Branch of Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.