US Bridges

Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.13 Mile West of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000170028040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,001
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 302
CrossesBr of Red Lion Branch
Location0.13 Mile West of Md 313
RouteState Highway 302
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.14493, -75.86687
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,001 (2009)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 302 over Br of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch carry?

About 3,001 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 302 over Br of Red Lion Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.