US Bridges

Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1 MI N of Md 408 · Structure no. 200000AA8004010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,393
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSands Road
CrossesWilson Owens Branch
Location1 MI N of Md 408
RouteCounty Highway 3549
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.82615, -76.68922
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sands Road over Wilson Owens Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.