Md 404 EB over Watts Creek
FairCaroline County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile West of Md 16 · Structure no. 100000050008013
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,772
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 404 EB over Watts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 EB over Watts Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 21,772 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,844 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 404 EB over Watts Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Md 404 EB over Watts Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Md 404 EB over Watts Creek carry?
About 21,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 404 EB over Watts Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Md 404 EB over Watts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.