Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows
FairQueen Anne's County, Maryland · Wye Island · Structure no. 300000Q-NR01010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 702 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows is a wood or timber slab carrying Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows?
The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Md 838 Wye Island over Wye Narrows?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.