US Bridges

Md 908D over US 50/US 301

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.24 MI S of Oceanic DR · Structure no. 100000020111010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,911
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 908D over US 50/US 301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 908D over US 50/US 301 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2026. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 908D
CrossesUS 50/US 301
Location0.24 MI S of Oceanic DR
RouteState Highway 908D
Coordinates39.01651, -76.40989
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,911 (2009)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 908D over US 50/US 301 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 908D over US 50/US 301 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 908D over US 50/US 301 carry?

About 1,911 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 908D over US 50/US 301?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Md 908D over US 50/US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.