US Bridges

Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · .9 MI W of Wildewood Blvd · Structure no. 200000SM0089030

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
Daily traffic
5,900
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 30 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,466 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWildewood Parkway
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.9 MI W of Wildewood Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.29925, -76.54463
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2019)
Projected traffic10,466 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Wildewood Parkway over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.