US Bridges

Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.08 MI S of Md 10 · Structure no. 100000020123020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,562
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 270 & Ramp 2
CrossesBranch of Furnace Creek
Location0.08 MI S of Md 10
RouteState Highway 270
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.17658, -76.60574
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,562 (2006)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek carry?

About 8,562 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 270 & Ramp 2 over Branch of Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.