US Bridges

Grange Hall Road over Wye East River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.95 Mi. NE of Md 213 · Structure no. 200000Q-0038030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange Hall Road over Wye East River is a steel culvert carrying Grange Hall Road over Wye East River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrange Hall Road
CrossesWye East River
Location0.95 Mi. NE of Md 213
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.95849, -76.06133
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
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 Grange Hall Road over Wye East River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange Hall Road over Wye East 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 Grange Hall Road over Wye East River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grange Hall Road over Wye East River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Grange Hall Road over Wye East River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.