Md 456 over Br of Wye River
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.47 Mile North of US 50 · Structure no. 100000170035010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 456 over Br of Wye River is a concrete slab carrying Md 456 over Br of Wye River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 456 over Br of Wye River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 456 over Br of Wye River 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 456 over Br of Wye River carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 456 over Br of Wye River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Md 456 over Br of Wye River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.