US Bridges

Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.07 MI South of Md 300 · Structure no. 200000Q-0006030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
668
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch is a steel culvert carrying Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch 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 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Corners Roa
CrossesRed Lion Branch
Location0.07 MI South of Md 300
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18375, -75.89249
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2024)
Projected traffic852 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch built?

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

What condition is Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Benton Corners Roa over Red Lion Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.