Md 462 over Swan Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 0.84 Mile North of Md 22 · Structure no. 100000120048020
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- Daily traffic
- 7,401
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 462 over Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 462 over Swan Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Md 462 over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 462 over Swan 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 Md 462 over Swan Creek carry?
About 7,401 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 462 over Swan Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).
Who owns Md 462 over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.