US Bridges

Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.8 MI West of Md 424 · Structure no. 200000AA1002010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGovernor Bridge Ro
CrossesGreen Branch
Location1.8 MI West of Md 424
RouteCounty Highway 2715
Coordinates38.9522, -76.67579
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$427,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Governor Bridge Ro over Green Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.