US Bridges

Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.31 Mile South of Md 170 · Structure no. 100000020137030

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,020
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 55 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 19,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,553 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 162
CrossesCabin Branch Creek
Location0.31 Mile South of Md 170
RouteState Highway 162
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,020 (2009)
Projected traffic22,553 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 162 over Cabin Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Md 162 over Cabin Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek carry?

About 19,020 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 162 over Cabin Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.