US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.21 Miles East of Md 552 · Structure no. 100000170005014
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,701
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 6 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 65,701 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,552 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek carry?
About 65,701 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB/301 SB over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.