US Bridges

Md 176 over Piney Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.47 MI E of Md 295 · Structure no. 100000020050010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,452
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 176 over Piney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 176 over Piney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 2,452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,023 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 176
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.47 MI E of Md 295
RouteState Highway 176
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,452 (2009)
Projected traffic3,023 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 176 over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 176 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 176 over Piney Run carry?

About 2,452 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 176 over Piney Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Md 176 over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.