Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run
FairSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.26 Miles S of Md 244 · Structure no. 100000180005040
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run is a concrete frame carrying Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 88 years old, older 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,277 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 5 over Moll Dyers Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.