US Bridges

Md 314 over Choptank River

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile West of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000050011010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 314 over Choptank River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 314 over Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2026. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 314
CrossesChoptank River
Location0.04 Mile West of Md 313
RouteState Highway 314
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97308, -75.80064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2009)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 314 over Choptank River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 314 over Choptank River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 314 over Choptank River carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 314 over Choptank River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 314 over Choptank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.