US Bridges

Md 509 over Governor Run

Good

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.79 MI E of Md 765 · Structure no. 100000040020010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 509 over Governor Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 509 over Governor Run in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMd 509
CrossesGovernor Run
Location0.79 MI E of Md 765
RouteState Highway 509
Coordinates38.50047, -76.50636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2009)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 509 over Governor Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 509 over Governor Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 509 over Governor Run carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Md 509 over Governor Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 509 over Governor Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.