US 301 SB over Chester River
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · On Kent CO Line · Structure no. 100000170014012
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,558
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 301 SB over Chester River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 SB over Chester River 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 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 21,558 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,201 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 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 | 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 US 301 SB over Chester River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 301 SB over Chester 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 301 SB over Chester River carry?
About 21,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 301 SB over Chester River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 301 SB over Chester River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.