US Bridges

Terminal Road over Sachs Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Airport Terminal RD · Structure no. 300000AAMA19010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,413
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Terminal Road over Sachs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Terminal Road over Sachs Branch 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,413 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,795 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTerminal Road
CrossesSachs Branch
LocationBwi Airport Terminal RD
Coordinates39.18766, -76.67957
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,413 (2024)
Projected traffic34,795 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terminal Road over Sachs Branch built?

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

What condition is Terminal Road over Sachs Branch 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 Terminal Road over Sachs Branch carry?

About 23,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Terminal Road over Sachs Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Terminal Road over Sachs Branch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.