Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl)
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 3.4 Miles North of Md Rou · Structure no. 3530030P0000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,870
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 39,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl) built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl) 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 Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl) carry?
About 39,870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl)?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Md Route 198 (wbl) over Bw Parkway (nbl)?
It is owned by the National Park Service.