Md 481 over Blockston Branch
GoodQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.55 Miles S of Md 304 · Structure no. 100000170036010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 862
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 481 over Blockston Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 481 over Blockston Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 862 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2026. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 481 over Blockston Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 481 over Blockston Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 481 over Blockston Branch carry?
About 862 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Md 481 over Blockston Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Md 481 over Blockston Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.