US Bridges

Md 224 over Reeder Run

Fair

Charles County, Maryland · 1.03 Mile North of Md 344 · Structure no. 100000080018010

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,192
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 224 over Reeder Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 224 over Reeder Run in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2026. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 224
CrossesReeder Run
Location1.03 Mile North of Md 344
RouteState Highway 224
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.53278, -77.22719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2009)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 224 over Reeder Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 224 over Reeder Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 224 over Reeder Run carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 224 over Reeder Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 224 over Reeder Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.