US Bridges

Md 665 Wbr over Church Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile East of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020199014

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
28,680
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 665 Wbr over Church Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 665 Wbr 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 28,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,851 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesMd 665 Wbr
CrossesChurch Creek
Location0.29 Mile East of Md 2
RouteState Highway 665
Coordinates38.97146, -76.53712
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,680 (2012)
Projected traffic35,851 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 Wbr over Church Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 665 Wbr 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 Wbr over Church Creek carry?

About 28,680 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 665 Wbr 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 665 Wbr over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.