Furnace Avenue over Deep Run
FairPosted for loadAnne Arundel County, Maryland · On the Howard CO Line · Structure no. 200000AA5002010
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- Daily traffic
- 2,531
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Furnace Avenue over Deep Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Avenue over Deep Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Furnace Avenue over Deep Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Furnace Avenue over Deep 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 Furnace Avenue over Deep Run carry?
About 2,531 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Furnace Avenue over Deep Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Furnace Avenue over Deep Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.