US Bridges

Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Airport · Structure no. 300000AAMA11010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,554
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirport Exit Road
CrossesAirport Return Ramp
LocationBwi Airport
Coordinates39.18457, -76.67392
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,554 (2024)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp 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 Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp carry?

About 11,554 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Exit Road over Airport Return Ramp?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.