US 50 over Choptank River
FairDorchester County, Maryland · On Talbot CO Line · Structure no. 100000090021010
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 8,651 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,191
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Choptank River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Choptank River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 27,191 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,452 by 2026. The structure is 8,651 ft (2,636.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Choptank River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Choptank River 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 over Choptank River carry?
About 27,191 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Choptank River?
The structure is 8,651 ft (2,636.8 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (79.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Choptank River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.