US Bridges

St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.19 Mi. N. of Md 174 · Structure no. 200000AA4037010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSt. Francis Drive
CrossesTributary to Severn Run
Location0.19 Mi. N. of Md 174
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12124, -76.71624
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width281 ft (85.6 m)
Roadway width261 ft (79.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 281 ft wide.

Who owns St. Francis Drive over Tributary to Severn Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.