US Bridges

Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Anne Arundel Medical Park · Structure no. 200000AA2008010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,484
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch is a steel culvert carrying Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMedical Parkway
CrossesCowhide Branch
LocationAnne Arundel Medical Park
RouteCounty Highway 5826
Coordinates38.992, -76.54906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,484 (2016)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Parkway over Cowhide 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch carry?

About 8,484 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Parkway over Cowhide Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.