US Bridges

Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Md RTE 4 · Structure no. 200000AA8001010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFishers Station RD
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Md RTE 4
RouteCounty Highway 3540
Coordinates38.76827, -76.65219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishers Station RD over Cabin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fishers Station RD over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.