US Bridges

Md 2 over Sawmill Creek

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.09 MI N of Md 270 · Structure no. 100000020006010

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,511
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 over Sawmill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 2 over Sawmill Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,583 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 2
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location0.09 MI N of Md 270
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.18293, -76.6129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,511 (2009)
Projected traffic35,583 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2 over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Md 2 over Sawmill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 2 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 31,511 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Md 2 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.