US Bridges

Chesapeake Center over Back Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.1 Mi. S. of Md 710 · Structure no. 200000AA2011020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
10,047
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesapeake Center over Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chesapeake Center over Back 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 10,047 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChesapeake Center
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Md 710
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19179, -76.60879
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,047 (2018)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chesapeake Center over Back Creek built?

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

What condition is Chesapeake Center over Back 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chesapeake Center over Back Creek carry?

About 10,047 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Chesapeake Center over Back Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Chesapeake Center over Back Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.