US Bridges

Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway

GoodPosted for load

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Airport · Structure no. 300000AAMA12010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,018 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
12,589
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,710 by 2044. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesUpper Level Roadwa
CrossesLower Level Roadway
LocationBwi Airport
Coordinates39.18094, -76.66847
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,018 ft (310.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,589 (2024)
Projected traffic18,710 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway built?

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

What condition is Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway 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 Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway carry?

About 12,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway?

The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.