US Bridges

Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.48 MI S of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020128010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,961
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 89 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 23,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,619 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 2
CrossesBranch of Marley Creek
Location1.48 MI S of Md 648E
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14493, -76.60658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,961 (2009)
Projected traffic28,619 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Branch of Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Md 2 over Branch of Marley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek carry?

About 23,961 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Md 2 over Branch of Marley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.