US Bridges

Reidel Road over Towsers Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. SE of Md 3 · Structure no. 200000AA4024030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
11,666
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reidel Road over Towsers Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Reidel Road over Towsers Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,666 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReidel Road
CrossesTowsers Branch
Location0.5 Mi. SE of Md 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03403, -76.67108
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,666 (2018)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Reidel Road over Towsers Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reidel Road over Towsers Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reidel Road over Towsers Branch carry?

About 11,666 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Reidel Road over Towsers Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Reidel Road over Towsers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.