US Bridges

Md 254 over Neale Sound

Good

Charles County, Maryland · 1.09 Mile South of Md 257 · Structure no. 100000080038010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
575 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 254 over Neale Sound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 254 over Neale Sound in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,612 by 2044. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 254
CrossesNeale Sound
Location1.09 Mile South of Md 257
RouteState Highway 254
CountyCharles County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.26625, -76.84967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,141 (2024)
Projected traffic2,612 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 254 over Neale Sound built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 254 over Neale Sound 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 254 over Neale Sound carry?

About 2,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 254 over Neale Sound?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 254 over Neale Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.