US Bridges

Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. N of MD32 · Structure no. 200000AA4020030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
7,820
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run is a steel culvert carrying Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Center Blvd.
CrossesTributary to Severn Run
Location0.5 Mi. N of MD32
RouteCounty Highway 6253
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10656, -76.71
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,820 (2021)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run carry?

About 7,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Town Center Blvd. over Tributary to Severn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.