US Bridges

Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · On the Pg County Line · Structure no. 200000AA4001010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,004
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,969 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrock Bridge Road
CrossesPatuxent River
LocationOn the Pg County Line
RouteCounty Highway 4912
Coordinates39.07169, -76.83783
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,004 (2024)
Projected traffic6,969 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River carry?

About 6,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brock Bridge Road over Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.