US Bridges

US 301 NB over Md 290

Good

Kent County, Maryland · 0.99 M S of Cecil CO Line · Structure no. 100000140005011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 NB over Md 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 NB over Md 290 in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301 NB
CrossesMd 290
Location0.99 M S of Cecil CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates39.36479, -75.81582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 NB over Md 290 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 301 NB over Md 290 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 NB over Md 290 carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 301 NB over Md 290?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 NB over Md 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.