US Bridges

Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.26 MI W of Hawkins Road · Structure no. 200000AA2002010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,276
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterfield Road
CrossesBacon Ridge Branch
Location0.26 MI W of Hawkins Road
RouteCounty Highway 2621
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00173, -76.61426
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2045
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 Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterfield Road over Bacon Ridge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.