US Bridges

Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Bwi Hourly Garage to Term · Structure no. 300000AAMA27020

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
25,890
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 49 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 25,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,480 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesLower Level Roadwa
CrossesPedestrian Tunnel
LocationBwi Hourly Garage to Term
Coordinates39.17999, -76.66921
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,890 (2024)
Projected traffic38,480 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel 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 Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel carry?

About 25,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Level Roadwa over Pedestrian Tunnel?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.