US Bridges

Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Md 176 · Structure no. 100000020223030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,220
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,172 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesStewart Avenue
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Md 176
RouteCounty Highway 605
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2007)
Projected traffic7,172 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Avenue over Sawmill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Stewart Avenue over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.