US Bridges

Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile South of Md 648F · Structure no. 100000020100010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,541
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 46,541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,640 by 2026. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 2
CrossesUS 50/301 & Md 450
Location0.4 Mile South of Md 648F
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01424, -76.49042
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,541 (2009)
Projected traffic26,640 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450 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 US 50/301 & Md 450 carry?

About 46,541 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 2 over US 50/301 & Md 450?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.