US Bridges

Dover Road over Md 10

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Md 10 · Structure no. 100000020110010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Road over Md 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dover Road over Md 10 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,592 by 2012. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDover Road
CrossesMd 10
LocationAt Md 10
RouteCounty Highway 546
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18623, -76.60468
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (1994)
Projected traffic40,592 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover Road over Md 10 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Road over Md 10 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dover Road over Md 10 carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dover Road over Md 10?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Road over Md 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.