US Bridges

River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 750 Ft W of Brock Br Road · Structure no. 200000AA4014020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
100 ft
Daily traffic
266
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver Bridge Way
CrossesTrib to Patuxent River
Location750 Ft W of Brock Br Road
RouteCounty Highway 5558
Coordinates39.0848, -76.82633
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
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 River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns River Bridge Way over Trib to Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.