Md 70 over College Creek
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.42 MI S of Md 435 · Structure no. 100000020043010
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 932 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,762
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 70 over College Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 70 over College Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 years old, older 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 38,762 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,091 by 2026. The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 College Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Md 70 over College Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Md 70 over College Creek carry?
About 38,762 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Md 70 over College Creek?
The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Md 70 over College Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.