US Bridges

Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Hourly Park Garage · Structure no. 300000AAMA08010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,910 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFifth Level Exit R
CrossesLower Level Roadway & Ra
LocationBwi Hourly Park Garage
Coordinates39.18176, -76.66998
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2024)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Level Exit R over Lower Level Roadway & Ra?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.