US Bridges

Md 2 over Cabin Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.03 MI N of Md 711 · Structure no. 100000020095020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,601
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 over Cabin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 2 over Cabin Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 46,601 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,103 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 2
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.03 MI N of Md 711
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.20507, -76.61404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,601 (2009)
Projected traffic55,103 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cabin Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 over Cabin Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 2 over Cabin Branch carry?

About 46,601 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 2 over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.