US Bridges

Sands Road over Stocketts Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 3.0 MI South of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000AA1006010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,001
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Road over Stocketts Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sands Road over Stocketts Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSands Road
CrossesStocketts Run
Location3.0 MI South of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 3549
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88362, -76.66294
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sands Road over Stocketts Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sands Road over Stocketts Run 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 Sands Road over Stocketts Run carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sands Road over Stocketts Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Road over Stocketts Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.