Sands Road over Ferry Branch
GoodAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Md 422 · Structure no. 200000AA8005010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,689
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sands Road over Ferry Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sands Road over Ferry Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sands Road over Ferry Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Sands Road over Ferry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sands Road over Ferry Branch carry?
About 2,689 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sands Road over Ferry Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sands Road over Ferry Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.