US Bridges

Greenspring Road over Wye River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.15 MI SE of Md 301 · Structure no. 200000Q-0037010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenspring Road over Wye River is a wood or timber slab carrying Greenspring Road over Wye River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenspring Road
CrossesWye River
Location0.15 MI SE of Md 301
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98933, -76.14078
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greenspring Road over Wye River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenspring Road over Wye 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Greenspring Road over Wye River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenspring Road over Wye River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greenspring Road over Wye River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.