US Bridges

Simonds Street over Midway Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · .03 MI W Leonard Wood Ave · Structure no. DAPMDWMEA000003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Simonds Street over Midway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Simonds Street over Midway Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSimonds Street
CrossesMidway Branch
Location.03 MI W Leonard Wood Ave
Coordinates39.09689, -76.74403
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simonds Street over Midway Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simonds Street over Midway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Simonds Street over Midway Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Simonds Street over Midway Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Simonds Street over Midway Branch?

It is owned by the Army.