US Bridges

Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.10 Miles N Rock Ave · Structure no. DAPMDWMEA000006

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeonard Wood Ave
CrossesMidway Branch
Location0.10 Miles N Rock Ave
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09169, -76.73954
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 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 Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Wood Ave 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 Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard Wood Ave over Midway Branch?

It is owned by the Army.