US Bridges

N Thompson Avenue over Md 10

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.79 MI N of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020115010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Thompson Avenue over Md 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Thompson Avenue over Md 10 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,878 by 2012. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Thompson Avenue
CrossesMd 10
Location0.79 MI N of Md 648E
RouteCounty Highway 3806
Coordinates39.16822, -76.60856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (1994)
Projected traffic37,878 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Thompson Avenue over Md 10 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Thompson Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N Thompson Avenue over Md 10 carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Thompson Avenue over Md 10?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Thompson Avenue over Md 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.