US Bridges

US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 3.21 Miles West of Md 331 · Structure no. 100000090019010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 23,981 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,299 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesBig Mill Pond
Location3.21 Miles West of Md 331
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.51177, -75.87965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,981 (2023)
Projected traffic32,299 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond carry?

About 23,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Big Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.