US Bridges

Md 237 over Jarboesville Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.53 Mile North of Md 246 · Structure no. 100000180036030

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
17,352
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 237 over Jarboesville Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 237 over Jarboesville Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 17,352 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 237
CrossesJarboesville Run
Location0.53 Mile North of Md 246
RouteState Highway 237
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic17,352 (2013)
Projected traffic20,241 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 237 over Jarboesville Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 237 over Jarboesville 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 237 over Jarboesville Run carry?

About 17,352 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 237 over Jarboesville Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 237 over Jarboesville Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.