US Bridges

Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.45 Mile East of Md 454 · Structure no. 100000050021030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
1,461
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 302
CrossesBeaverdam Ditch
Location0.45 Mile East of Md 454
RouteState Highway 302
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2009)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 302 over Beaverdam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.