US Bridges

Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway

FairPosted for load

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Airport · Structure no. 300000AAMA17010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,039 ft
40 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 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long and 131 ft wide.

CarriesUpper Level Roadwa
CrossesLower Level Roadway
LocationBwi Airport
Coordinates39.18173, -76.67253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,039 ft (316.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,589 (2024)
Projected traffic18,710 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.