US Bridges

Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · On Talbot CO Line · Structure no. 100000170032010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,631
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 76 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 13,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,267 by 2026. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 404 EB
CrossesNorwich Creek
LocationOn Talbot CO Line
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.92344, -75.97412
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,631 (2009)
Projected traffic15,267 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 404 EB over Norwich Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Md 404 EB over Norwich 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek carry?

About 13,631 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 EB over Norwich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.