US 301 SB over Red Lion Branch
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile North of Md 290 · Structure no. 100000170012012
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,370
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 SB over Red Lion Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 SB over Red Lion Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,716 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 SB over Red Lion Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 301 SB 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 SB over Red Lion Branch carry?
About 10,370 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 301 SB over Red Lion Branch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 SB over Red Lion Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.