US Bridges

E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows

FairPosted for load

Kent County, Maryland · Eastern Neck Island Road · Structure no. 000051590-00118

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
203 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows is a wood or timber slab carrying E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Neck Island Rd.
CrossesEastern Neck Narrows
LocationEastern Neck Island Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05533, -76.22217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E. Neck Island Rd. over Eastern Neck Narrows?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.