US Bridges

Md 702 Wbr over Force Main

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile East of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030268014

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,406
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 702 Wbr over Force Main is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 702 Wbr over Force Main in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 19,406 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,287 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 702 Wbr
CrossesForce Main
Location0.03 Mile East of Md 695
RouteState Highway 702
Coordinates39.32314, -76.47673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,406 (2012)
Projected traffic23,287 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 702 Wbr over Force Main built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Md 702 Wbr over Force Main 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 702 Wbr over Force Main carry?

About 19,406 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 702 Wbr over Force Main?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 702 Wbr over Force Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.