Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.8 Miles North of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530001P0000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older 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 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River carry?
About 105,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Bw Parkway over Big Patuxent River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.