US Bridges

Md 287 over Broadway Branch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.465 M W of Jackson Lane · Structure no. 100000050032030

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 287 over Broadway Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 287 over Broadway Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,595 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 287
CrossesBroadway Branch
Location0.465 M W of Jackson Lane
RouteState Highway 287
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03487, -75.77499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2009)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 287 over Broadway Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 287 over Broadway Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 287 over Broadway Branch carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 287 over Broadway Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md 287 over Broadway Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.