US Bridges

Dorsey Road over Piney Run

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.3 MI E of Md Route 295 · Structure no. 200000AA5014010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,418
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsey Road over Piney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorsey Road over Piney Run in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,700 by 2027. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDorsey Road
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.3 MI E of Md Route 295
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates39.17629, -76.71914
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,418 (2023)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Dorsey Road over Piney Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsey Road over Piney 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dorsey Road over Piney Run carry?

About 1,418 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dorsey Road over Piney Run?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsey Road over Piney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.