Md 648E over Patapsco River
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · On Baltimore County Line · Structure no. 100000020056010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 420 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,929
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 648E over Patapsco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 648E over Patapsco River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 14,929 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 648E over Patapsco River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 648E over Patapsco 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Md 648E over Patapsco River carry?
About 14,929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 648E over Patapsco River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Md 648E over Patapsco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.