US Bridges

W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch

Good

Calvert County, Maryland · 0.1 Mi. W. of Md 2/MD 4 · Structure no. 200000C-0021020

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cove Point Road
CrossesWaterford Branch
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Md 2/MD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalvert County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.38911, -76.43833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Cove Point Road over Waterford Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.