US Bridges

Md 2 over Md 665

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile South of Md 393 · Structure no. 100000020165010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,251
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 2 over Md 665 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 2 over Md 665 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 33,251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,647 by 2026. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 2
CrossesMd 665
Location0.29 Mile South of Md 393
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.9716, -76.54257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,251 (2009)
Projected traffic37,647 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 2 over Md 665 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 2 over Md 665 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 2 over Md 665 carry?

About 33,251 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 2 over Md 665?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Md 2 over Md 665?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.