US 50 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre
FairTalbot County, Maryland · 0.66 Mile West of Md 662B · Structure no. 100000200005014
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,938
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 50 WB 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 WB 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 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over South Branch Skipton Cre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.