US Bridges

US 50 over Papermill Pond

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.89 Mile West of Md 322 · Structure no. 100000200008020

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
124 ft
Daily traffic
24,631
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Papermill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Papermill Pond in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 80 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 24,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,649 by 2026. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesPapermill Pond
Location0.89 Mile West of Md 322
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75192, -76.06483
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,631 (2009)
Projected traffic30,649 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over Papermill Pond built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 50 over Papermill Pond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Papermill Pond carry?

About 24,631 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Papermill Pond?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 50 over Papermill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.