US Bridges

Gesna Drive over Stoney Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.4 MI East of Harmans RD · Structure no. 200000AA2012030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
2,651
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gesna Drive over Stoney Run is a steel culvert carrying Gesna Drive over Stoney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGesna Drive
CrossesStoney Run
Location0.4 MI East of Harmans RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14436, -76.70426
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2018)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gesna Drive over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gesna Drive over Stoney Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gesna Drive over Stoney Run carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Gesna Drive over Stoney Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Gesna Drive over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.