West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond
GoodQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.75 MI from Perry Corner · Structure no. 200000Q-0045010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,606
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond is a wood or timber slab carrying West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond carry?
About 1,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Prospect Bay over Unnamed Pond?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.