Md 70 over Weems Creek
GoodAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.37 MI S of Is 595 · Structure no. 100000020042010
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 712 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,643
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 70 over Weems Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 70 over Weems Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 39,643 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,465 by 2044. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 70 over Weems Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 70 over Weems 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Md 70 over Weems Creek carry?
About 39,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Md 70 over Weems Creek?
The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Md 70 over Weems Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.