US Bridges

Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · .4 MI S of Shoreham Beach · Structure no. 200000AA1015010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond is a wood or timber slab carrying Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMayo Beach Park RD
CrossesTidal Gut to Big Pond
Location.4 MI S of Shoreham Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.89437, -76.49244
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mayo Beach Park RD over Tidal Gut to Big Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.