US Bridges

Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · .5 MI S Queen Anne Br RD · Structure no. 200000AA1008010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,034
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWayson Road
CrossesDavidsonville Branch
Location.5 MI S Queen Anne Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 2733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2024)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayson Road over Davidsonville 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wayson Road over Davidsonville Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.