US 50 over Md 2/MD 450
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.66 M E of Is 595 · Structure no. 100000020101010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,083
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Md 2/MD 450 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Md 2/MD 450 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 95,083 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,017 by 2026. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Md 2/MD 450 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 50 over Md 2/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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Md 2/MD 450 carry?
About 95,083 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Md 2/MD 450?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Md 2/MD 450?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.