Md 299 over Sassafras River
FairKent County, Maryland · On Cecil County Line · Structure no. 100000140016010
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,022
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 299 over Sassafras River is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 299 over Sassafras River in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2026. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Md 299 over Sassafras River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 299 over Sassafras 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Md 299 over Sassafras River carry?
About 1,022 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 299 over Sassafras River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Md 299 over Sassafras River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.