Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River
FairPosted for loadAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.84 MI N of Md 648D · Structure no. 200000AA3001010
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,964
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,300 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River carry?
About 19,964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Magothy Bridge RD over Magothy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.