Md 304 over German Branch
GoodQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.26 Miles E of Md 481 · Structure no. 100000170042010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 304 over German Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 304 over German 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 304 over German Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 304 over German 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 304 over German Branch carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Md 304 over German Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 304 over German Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.