US Bridges

Md 304 over Corsica Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.88 Mile West of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000170029010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 304 over Corsica Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 304 over Corsica Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 304
CrossesCorsica Creek
Location0.88 Mile West of Md 213
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates39.05313, -76.07558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2024)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2044
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 304 over Corsica Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 304 over Corsica Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 304 over Corsica Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 304 over Corsica Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 304 over Corsica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.