US 50/301 over Boulters Way
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.07 Mile West of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020039010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121,160
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50/301 over Boulters Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50/301 over Boulters Way in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 121,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,318 by 2026. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50/301 over Boulters Way built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 50/301 over Boulters Way 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 50/301 over Boulters Way carry?
About 121,160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50/301 over Boulters Way?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns US 50/301 over Boulters Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.