US Bridges

Md 762 over Cabin Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile South of Md 170 · Structure no. 100000020208030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
8,631
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 762 over Cabin Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 762 over Cabin Branch in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, 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 8,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,727 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 762
CrossesCabin Branch
Location0.19 Mile South of Md 170
RouteState Highway 762
Coordinates39.1946, -76.65542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,631 (2009)
Projected traffic11,727 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 762 over Cabin Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 762 over Cabin Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 762 over Cabin Branch carry?

About 8,631 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 762 over Cabin Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 762 over Cabin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.