US Bridges

Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.89 MI E of Rutland RD · Structure no. 100000020072010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,520
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 450
CrossesBacon Ridge Branch
Location0.89 MI E of Rutland RD
RouteState Highway 450
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98626, -76.60877
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,520 (2009)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2026
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch 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 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch carry?

About 7,520 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 450 over Bacon Ridge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.