US Bridges

Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 5.35 Miles North of Md 6 · Structure no. 100000080019010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMd 224
CrossesBr of Thorne Gut
Location5.35 Miles North of Md 6
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates38.39454, -77.2396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 224 over Br of Thorne Gut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.