US Bridges

Md 450 over College Creek

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.3 Mile West of Md 435 · Structure no. 100000020071010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 450 over College Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 450 over College Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,385 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 450
CrossesCollege Creek
Location0.3 Mile West of Md 435
RouteState Highway 450
Coordinates38.98555, -76.49518
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,364 (2022)
Projected traffic10,385 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 450 over College Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 450 over College 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 450 over College Creek carry?

About 10,364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 450 over College Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 450 over College Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.