8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Md 3 · Structure no. 200000AA5015020
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- Daily traffic
- 12,944
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,756 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Avenue NW 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 12,944 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns 8th Avenue NW over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.