US Bridges

Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.45 MI S of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020169012

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,170
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,453 by 2026. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesMd 10 Sbr
CrossesMarley Creek
Location0.45 MI S of Md 648E
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates39.15203, -76.59997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,170 (2009)
Projected traffic27,453 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 10 Sbr over Marley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek carry?

About 43,170 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Md 10 Sbr over Marley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.