Md 33 over Knapps Narrows
GoodTalbot County, Maryland · 0.91 M W of Benders Lane · Structure no. 100000200001010
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,201
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 33 over Knapps Narrows is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 33 over Knapps Narrows in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 33 over Knapps Narrows built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 33 over Knapps Narrows in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Md 33 over Knapps Narrows carry?
About 2,201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 33 over Knapps Narrows?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Md 33 over Knapps Narrows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.