US Bridges

Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.6 Mi. West of Md 313 · Structure no. 200000Q-0034030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEll Downes Road
CrossesBeaverdam Ditch
Location0.6 Mi. West of Md 313
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07433, -75.86553
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic374 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 Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch 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 Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Ell Downes Road over Beaverdam Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.