US Bridges

Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek

Good

Calvert County, Maryland · Aa/Cal County Line · Structure no. 100000040029010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,166
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,166 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,262 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 4 Ramp 5
CrossesLyons Creek
LocationAa/Cal County Line
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates38.7618, -76.65572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,166 (2006)
Projected traffic8,262 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek carry?

About 7,166 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 4 Ramp 5 over Lyons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.