US Bridges

US 50 over Br of Wye River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.67 Mile East of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000170009020

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
143 ft
Daily traffic
45,511
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Br of Wye River is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Br of Wye River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 78 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 45,511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,502 by 2026. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBr of Wye River
Location0.67 Mile East of Md 213
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.95016, -76.06746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,511 (2009)
Projected traffic54,502 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over Br of Wye River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 50 over Br of Wye River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Br of Wye River carry?

About 45,511 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Br of Wye River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 50 over Br of Wye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.