US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile North of Md 290 · Structure no. 100000170012011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 70 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 NB over Red Lion Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.