US Bridges

Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.10 Mile West of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000030271014

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

About this bridge

Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek in Baltimore 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 19,406 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,287 by 2032. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 702 Wbr
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.10 Mile West of Md 695
RouteState Highway 702
Coordinates39.32393, -76.47849
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 702 Wbr over Northeast 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 Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek carry?

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

How long is Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 702 Wbr over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.