US Bridges

US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.59 Mile West of Md 835 · Structure no. 100000170046010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,001 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65,701
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 65,701 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,028 by 2026. The structure is 3,001 ft (914.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50/301
CrossesKent Island Narrow
Location0.59 Mile West of Md 835
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97193, -76.25251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,001 ft (914.7 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,701 (2009)
Projected traffic83,028 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow carry?

About 65,701 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow?

The structure is 3,001 ft (914.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 50/301 over Kent Island Narrow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.