US Bridges

Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.12 M S of Collins Ave · Structure no. 100000140031030

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive is a concrete culvert carrying Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 289
CrossesSpillway of Chester Rive
Location0.12 M S of Collins Ave
RouteState Highway 289
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18886, -76.07275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,145 (2024)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive carry?

About 4,145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Md 289 over Spillway of Chester Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.