US Bridges

Md 290 over Red Lion Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.21 Mile South of US 301 · Structure no. 100000170023010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,182
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 290 over Red Lion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 290 over Red Lion Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 125 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 2,182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 290
CrossesRed Lion Branch
Location0.21 Mile South of US 301
RouteState Highway 290
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19735, -75.89862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,182 (2010)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 290 over Red Lion Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Md 290 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 290 over Red Lion Branch carry?

About 2,182 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 290 over Red Lion Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 290 over Red Lion Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.