BELL BRANCH ROAD
Carrying BELL BRANCH ROAD over BELL BRANCH
1.2 MI EAST OF RTE 424, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELL BRANCH ROAD
The BELL BRANCH ROAD bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries BELL BRANCH ROAD over BELL BRANCH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 656 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELL BRANCH ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 656 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000AA4026030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELL BRANCH ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BELL BRANCH ROAD against other structures in Anne Arundel and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BELL BRANCH ROAD?
BELL BRANCH ROAD in Anne Arundel, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELL BRANCH ROAD inspected?
BELL BRANCH ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 656 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELL BRANCH ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BELL BRANCH ROAD?
BELL BRANCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELL BRANCH ROAD?
BELL BRANCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BELL BRANCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
BELL BRANCH ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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