US Bridges

Md 450 over North River

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 2.89 Mile East of Md 424 · Structure no. 100000020073030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,927
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 450 over North River is a steel culvert carrying Md 450 over North River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,927 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,383 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 450
CrossesNorth River
Location2.89 Mile East of Md 424
RouteState Highway 450
Coordinates38.98719, -76.62275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,927 (2018)
Projected traffic8,383 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 450 over North River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 450 over North River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 450 over North River carry?

About 6,927 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 450 over North River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 450 over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.