US 50 over Nanticoke River
FairDorchester County, Maryland · On Wicomico CO Line · Structure no. 100000090022010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,286 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Nanticoke River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Nanticoke River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 28,510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,269 by 2046. The structure is 5,286 ft (1,611.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nanticoke River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 over Nanticoke 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Nanticoke River carry?
About 28,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Nanticoke River?
The structure is 5,286 ft (1,611.2 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Nanticoke River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.