Middletown Road over Piney Branch
GoodCharles County, Maryland · 0.75 MI S. of Md RTE 228 · Structure no. 200000CH0012030
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,414
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middletown Road over Piney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middletown Road over Piney Branch in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,008 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middletown Road over Piney Branch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middletown Road over Piney 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Middletown Road over Piney Branch carry?
About 3,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middletown Road over Piney Branch?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Middletown Road over Piney Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.