US Bridges

Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.05 M N of Furguson Road · Structure no. 100000020201010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,550
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,606 by 2012. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Dale Drive
CrossesUS 50/US 301
Location0.05 M N of Furguson Road
RouteCounty Highway 4427
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02174, -76.47587
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (1992)
Projected traffic6,606 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301 carry?

About 14,550 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Dale Drive over US 50/US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.