Md 287 over Choptank River
GoodCaroline County, Maryland · 1.07 MI W of Delaware LN · Structure no. 100000050002010
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 287 over Choptank River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 287 over Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2026. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 287 over Choptank River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 287 over Choptank River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Md 287 over Choptank River carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Md 287 over Choptank River?
The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Md 287 over Choptank River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.