US Bridges

Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.40 MI E of Md 214 · Structure no. 200000AA1011010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,123
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Point Road
CrossesSelby Bay
Location0.40 MI E of Md 214
RouteCounty Highway 3233
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.90138, -76.50764
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2020)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay 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 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Point Road over Selby Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.