US Bridges

Md 5 over Town Run

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.36 Mile South of Md 245 · Structure no. 100000180038030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
Daily traffic
21,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Town Run is a steel culvert carrying Md 5 over Town Run 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 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 21,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,813 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5
CrossesTown Run
Location0.36 Mile South of Md 245
RouteState Highway 5
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.29428, -76.62934
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,360 (2009)
Projected traffic28,813 by 2026
Trucks7%
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 5 over Town Run built?

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

What condition is Md 5 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Town Run carry?

About 21,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Town Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 5 over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.