US Bridges

Solomons Island RD over The Narrows

Fair

Calvert County, Maryland · On Solomons Island · Structure no. 100000040005010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solomons Island RD over The Narrows is a concrete slab carrying Solomons Island RD over The Narrows in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 4,126 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSolomons Island RD
CrossesThe Narrows
LocationOn Solomons Island
RouteCounty Highway 1090
CountyCalvert County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.32436, -76.46116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,126 (2023)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solomons Island RD over The Narrows built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Solomons Island RD over The Narrows 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Solomons Island RD over The Narrows carry?

About 4,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Solomons Island RD over The Narrows?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Solomons Island RD over The Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.