US 50 WB over US 301
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.43 Mile West of Md 18C · Structure no. 100000170010010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over US 301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB over US 301 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 49,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,800 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB over US 301 built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US 50 WB over US 301 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 WB over US 301 carry?
About 49,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB over US 301?
The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over US 301?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.