US Bridges

Md 5 over Glebe Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile South of Md 4 · Structure no. 100000180004020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
Daily traffic
12,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Glebe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 5 over Glebe 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,277 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5
CrossesGlebe Run
Location0.11 Mile South of Md 4
RouteState Highway 5
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.28475, -76.61804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2009)
Projected traffic15,277 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5 over Glebe Run built?

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

What condition is Md 5 over Glebe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Glebe Run carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Glebe Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 5 over Glebe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.