Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Maryland · 0.2 MI E of Md RTE 298 · Structure no. 200000K-0005010
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River is a concrete slab carrying Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Morgnec Road over Trib to Chester River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.