US Bridges

Devers Branch Road over German Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2 MI from Md RTE 405 · Structure no. 200000Q-0032010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devers Branch Road over German Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Devers Branch Road over German Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDevers Branch Road
CrossesGerman Branch
Location2 MI from Md RTE 405
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.03211, -75.94528
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic275 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 Devers Branch Road over German Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devers Branch Road over German 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 Devers Branch Road over German Branch carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Devers Branch Road over German Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Devers Branch Road over German Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.