US Bridges

Md 303 over Norwich Creek

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile S of Md 404AL · Structure no. 100000200010010

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 303 over Norwich Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 303 over Norwich Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 303
CrossesNorwich Creek
Location0.12 Mile S of Md 404AL
RouteState Highway 303
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.9163, -75.95425
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2024)
Projected traffic1,589 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 303 over Norwich Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 303 over Norwich Creek 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 Md 303 over Norwich Creek carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 303 over Norwich Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 303 over Norwich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.