US Bridges

Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile East of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020199013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,071
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek 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 31,071 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,839 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesMd 665 Ebr
CrossesChurch Creek
Location0.29 Mile East of Md 2
RouteState Highway 665
Coordinates38.97128, -76.53791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,071 (2012)
Projected traffic38,839 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 665 Ebr over Church Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 665 Ebr over Church 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek carry?

About 31,071 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 665 Ebr over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.