US Bridges

Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 1.12 MI East of Md 313 · Structure no. 200000Q-0027030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
49 ft
Daily traffic
346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEll Morris Road
CrossesLong Marsh Ditch
Location1.12 MI East of Md 313
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates39.08695, -75.84805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2024)
Projected traffic364 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Ell Morris Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.