US Bridges

Md 662 over Branch of Wye River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · .06 M N of Talbot CO Line · Structure no. 100000170039010

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 662 over Branch of Wye River is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 662 over Branch of Wye River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2026. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 662
CrossesBranch of Wye River
Location.06 M N of Talbot CO Line
RouteState Highway 662
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94256, -76.08109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2009)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 662 over Branch of Wye River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 662 over Branch 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 662 over Branch of Wye River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 662 over Branch of Wye River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Md 662 over Branch of Wye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.