US Bridges

Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Airport · Structure no. 300000AAMA25010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,082 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
15,230
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,640 by 2044. The structure is 1,082 ft (329.7 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUpper Level Roadwa
CrossesLower Level Roadway
LocationBwi Airport
Coordinates39.17953, -76.67017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans30
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,082 ft (329.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,230 (2024)
Projected traffic22,640 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 15,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway?

The structure is 1,082 ft (329.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Level Roadwa over Lower Level Roadway?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.