US Bridges

Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.65 MI E Waugh Chapel RD · Structure no. 200000AA4029030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
7,537
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch is a steel culvert carrying Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch 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 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 7,537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDairy Farm Road
CrossesTowsers Branch
Location0.65 MI E Waugh Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06261, -76.68851
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,537 (2018)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch built?

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

What condition is Dairy Farm 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 Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch carry?

About 7,537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dairy Farm Road over Towsers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.