US Bridges

Md 405 over Southeast Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile South of Md 19 · Structure no. 100000170033010

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,842
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 405 over Southeast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 405 over Southeast Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 405
CrossesSoutheast Creek
Location0.1 Mile South of Md 19
RouteState Highway 405
Coordinates39.12941, -75.97707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2009)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 405 over Southeast Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 405 over Southeast 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 405 over Southeast Creek carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 405 over Southeast Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Md 405 over Southeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.