US Bridges

Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.7 MI S of Princess Anne · Structure no. 200000S-0001010

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,672 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesStewart Neck Road
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location0.7 MI S of Princess Anne
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2011)
Projected traffic1,672 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Stewart Neck Road over Taylor 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Neck Road over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.