US Bridges

Md 304 over US 301

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.5 MI E of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000170057010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 304 over US 301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 304 over US 301 in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,725 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 304
CrossesUS 301
Location2.5 MI E of Md 213
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates39.0276, -76.02701
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2013)
Projected traffic6,725 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 304 over US 301 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 304 over US 301 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Md 304 over US 301 carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 304 over US 301?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 304 over US 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.