US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.42 Mile West of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020119020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
2,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2012. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.42 Mile West of Md 2
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20282, -76.62171
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1994)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Avenue over Cabin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Cedar Avenue over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.