US Bridges

Md 4 over ST Marys River

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles South of Md 235 · Structure no. 100000180035030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
18,051
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 over ST Marys River is a steel culvert carrying Md 4 over ST Marys River in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 18,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,205 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 4
CrossesST Marys River
Location1.1 Miles South of Md 235
RouteState Highway 4
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,051 (2009)
Projected traffic21,205 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4 over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 4 over ST Marys River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 4 over ST Marys River carry?

About 18,051 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 over ST Marys River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Md 4 over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.