US Bridges

US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile West of Md 662B · Structure no. 100000200005013

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,938
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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 31,938 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,478 by 2026. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesSouth Branch Skipton Cre
Location0.66 Mile West of Md 662B
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.88169, -76.06146
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,938 (2009)
Projected traffic18,478 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre carry?

About 31,938 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over South Branch Skipton Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.