US Bridges

Connector Road over Bw Parkway

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 2.0 Miles from Maryland R · Structure no. 2130002P0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2019 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Connector Road over Bw Parkway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Connector Road over Bw Parkway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesConnector Road
CrossesBw Parkway
Location2.0 Miles from Maryland R
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.11856, -76.77208
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$135,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector Road over Bw Parkway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector Road over Bw Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Connector Road over Bw Parkway carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Connector Road over Bw Parkway?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Connector Road over Bw Parkway?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.