High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR
PoorPosted for loadQueen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles East of Md 313 · Structure no. 300000Q-MT01010
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns High Bridge Road over Townsend/Centreville RR?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.