US Bridges

Md 8 over US 50/US 301

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile South of Md 18A · Structure no. 100000170051010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 8 over US 50/US 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 8 over US 50/US 301 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 33,347 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,223 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMd 8
CrossesUS 50/US 301
Location0.32 Mile South of Md 18A
RouteState Highway 8
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.97933, -76.32175
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,347 (2024)
Projected traffic22,223 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 8 over US 50/US 301 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 8 over US 50/US 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 8 over US 50/US 301 carry?

About 33,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 8 over US 50/US 301?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Md 8 over US 50/US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.