US Bridges

Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.43 Mile West of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000170003010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2026. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMd 19
CrossesBeaverdam Ditch
Location0.43 Mile West of Md 313
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates39.09233, -75.87659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2009)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 19 over Beaverdam Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 19 over Beaverdam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.