Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.59 Mile West of Md 835 · Structure no. 100000170006010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 663 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,151
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 74 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 2,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2046. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows carry?
About 2,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows?
The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Md 18B over Kent Island Narrows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.