US Bridges

Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch

Good

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.25 MI W of New Design R · Structure no. 200000F-0204030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
Daily traffic
6,273
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch is a steel culvert carrying Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,273 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,528 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorporate Drive
CrossesArundel Branch
Location0.25 MI W of New Design R
RouteCounty Highway 1355
Coordinates39.3805, -77.42398
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,273 (2024)
Projected traffic7,528 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch carry?

About 6,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Corporate Drive over Arundel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.