US Bridges

Homeland Drive over Md 5

Good

Charles County, Maryland · At Md 5 · Structure no. 100000080053010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homeland Drive over Md 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homeland Drive over Md 5 in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2025. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHomeland Drive
CrossesMd 5
LocationAt Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates38.52624, -76.77871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic60 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homeland Drive over Md 5 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homeland Drive over Md 5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Homeland Drive over Md 5 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Homeland Drive over Md 5?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Homeland Drive over Md 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.