US Bridges

Fenwick Street over Town Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile North of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000180003020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
Daily traffic
7,918
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenwick Street over Town Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fenwick Street over Town Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 7,918 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,662 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFenwick Street
CrossesTown Run
Location0.3 Mile North of Md 5
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates38.29439, -76.62985
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,918 (2018)
Projected traffic9,662 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Fenwick Street over Town Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenwick Street over Town Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fenwick Street over Town Run carry?

About 7,918 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fenwick Street over Town Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Who owns Fenwick Street over Town Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.