US Bridges

Watson Road over Corsica River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Md RTE 304 · Structure no. 200000Q-0029010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson Road over Corsica River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson Road over Corsica River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatson Road
CrossesCorsica River
Location0.2 MI N of Md RTE 304
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05511, -76.07203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2024)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Watson Road over Corsica River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson Road over Corsica River 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 Watson Road over Corsica River carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watson Road over Corsica River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Watson Road over Corsica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.