US Bridges

Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.24 Mi. N of Rock Ave · Structure no. DAPMDWMEA000005

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwood Road
CrossesS Side Franklin Branch
Location0.24 Mi. N of Rock Ave
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09342, -76.73889
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwood Road over S Side Franklin 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 Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood Road over S Side Franklin Branch?

It is owned by the Army.