US Bridges

Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 60 Ft S of Bell Branch RD · Structure no. 200000AA2006010

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Bridge Road
CrossesTributary to Bell Branch
Location60 Ft S of Bell Branch RD
RouteCounty Highway 6077
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98011, -76.65175
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Bridge Road over Tributary to Bell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.