US Bridges

Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch

FairPosted for load

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.16 Mi. E Taylor Ave · Structure no. DAPMDWMEA000004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch is a concrete slab carrying Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadfoot RD
CrossesMidway Branch
Location0.16 Mi. E Taylor Ave
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.0945, -76.74333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$76,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadfoot RD 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 Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Broadfoot RD over Midway Branch?

It is owned by the Army.