US Bridges

Md 404 EB over Market Street

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.46 MI W of Md 404 Bu · Structure no. 100000050029013

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,421
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 EB over Market Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 EB over Market Street in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,378 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 404 EB
CrossesMarket Street
Location0.46 MI W of Md 404 Bu
RouteState Highway 404
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.88382, -75.81458
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,421 (2009)
Projected traffic8,378 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 404 EB over Market Street built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 EB over Market Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 404 EB over Market Street carry?

About 15,421 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 EB over Market Street?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 EB over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.