US Bridges

Md 270 over Md 10

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.52 MI S of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020122010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,262
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 270 over Md 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 270 over Md 10 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 16,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,696 by 2026. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 270
CrossesMd 10
Location0.52 MI S of Md 2
RouteState Highway 270
Coordinates39.17681, -76.60578
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,262 (2009)
Projected traffic19,696 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 270 over Md 10 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 270 over Md 10 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 270 over Md 10 carry?

About 16,262 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 270 over Md 10?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Md 270 over Md 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.