US Bridges

Md 471 over St. Marys River

Good

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.01 Miles North of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000180028020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
4,242
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 471 over St. Marys River is a concrete culvert carrying Md 471 over St. Marys River in St. Mary's 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 4,242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,856 by 2026. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 471
CrossesSt. Marys River
Location1.01 Miles North of Md 5
RouteState Highway 471
Coordinates38.25072, -76.50764
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2009)
Projected traffic4,856 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 471 over St. Marys River built?

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

What condition is Md 471 over St. Marys River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 471 over St. Marys River carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 471 over St. Marys River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 471 over St. Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.