US Bridges

Md 408 over Md 4

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.15 Mile West of Md 794 · Structure no. 100000020220010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,412
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 408 over Md 4 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 408 over Md 4 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,333 by 2026. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMd 408
CrossesMd 4
Location0.15 Mile West of Md 794
RouteState Highway 408
Coordinates38.80991, -76.70384
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,412 (2009)
Projected traffic10,333 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Md 408 over Md 4 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 408 over Md 4 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 408 over Md 4 carry?

About 8,412 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 408 over Md 4?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 408 over Md 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.