US Bridges

Md 5 over Eastern Branch

Fair

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 1.47 Miles N of Md 489 · Structure no. 100000180008010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 5 over Eastern Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 5 over Eastern Branch in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,948 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 5
CrossesEastern Branch
Location1.47 Miles N of Md 489
RouteState Highway 5
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.2234, -76.45642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic22,948 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 5 over Eastern Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 5 over Eastern Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 5 over Eastern Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 5 over Eastern Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 5 over Eastern Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.