US Bridges

Veterns Highway over Severn Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.76 MI N of Md 178A · Structure no. 100000020066010

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,680
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterns Highway over Severn Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Veterns Highway over Severn Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 92 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 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,008 by 2020. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterns Highway
CrossesSevern Run
Location0.76 MI N of Md 178A
RouteCounty Highway 5461
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.08081, -76.62627
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (2000)
Projected traffic10,008 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Veterns Highway over Severn Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Veterns Highway over Severn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Veterns Highway over Severn Run carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterns Highway over Severn Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Veterns Highway over Severn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.