US Bridges

No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.5 MI from Md RTE 291 · Structure no. 200000Q-0012010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNo. 10 School Road
CrossesAndover Branch
Location0.5 MI from Md RTE 291
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2467, -75.82013
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic234 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 No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is No. 10 School Road over Andover 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns No. 10 School Road over Andover Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.