US Bridges

Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · On Talbot County Line · Structure no. 100000170032014

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,780
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 404 WB
CrossesNorwich Creek
LocationOn Talbot County Line
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.92356, -75.97417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,780 (2015)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Norwich Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 10,780 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 WB over Norwich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.