US Bridges

Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.24 Mile North of Md 18B · Structure no. 100000170048010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2026. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 18V (chester Ri
CrossesUS 50/301
Location0.24 Mile North of Md 18B
RouteState Highway 18V
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.96238, -76.21146
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2006)
Projected traffic229 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301 built?

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

What condition is Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301 carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 18V (chester Ri over US 50/301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.