US Bridges

Md 214 over Patuxent River

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · On Prince Georges CO Line · Structure no. 100000020054010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 214 over Patuxent River is a steel truss - thru carrying Md 214 over Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 90 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 9,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,459 by 2047. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 214
CrossesPatuxent River
LocationOn Prince Georges CO Line
RouteState Highway 214
Coordinates38.90733, -76.67291
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,715 (2022)
Projected traffic12,459 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 214 over Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Md 214 over Patuxent River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 214 over Patuxent River carry?

About 9,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 214 over Patuxent River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 214 over Patuxent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.