US Bridges

Jacobs Road over Severn Run

FairPosted for load

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.64 MI E of Md 174 · Structure no. 200000AA4013020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
4,339
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Road over Severn Run is a concrete culvert carrying Jacobs Road over Severn Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 4,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJacobs Road
CrossesSevern Run
Location0.64 MI E of Md 174
RouteCounty Highway 1013
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.11378, -76.70641
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,339 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$31,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Road over Severn Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacobs Road over Severn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jacobs Road over Severn Run carry?

About 4,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Road over Severn Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jacobs Road over Severn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.