US Bridges

Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.46 MI S of Is 195 · Structure no. 100000020218010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2026. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesMd 295 Sbr
Location0.46 MI S of Is 195
RouteCounty Highway 582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2009)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Md 295 Sbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.