Md 544 over Red Lion Branch
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.56 Mile East of Md 290 · Structure no. 100000170038010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,598
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 544 over Red Lion Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 544 over Red Lion Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,170 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 544 over Red Lion Branch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 544 over Red Lion Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Md 544 over Red Lion Branch carry?
About 2,598 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 544 over Red Lion Branch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 544 over Red Lion Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.