US Bridges

Md 322 over Papermill Pond

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · 1.04 Mile North of US 50 · Structure no. 100000200027030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,310
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 322 over Papermill Pond is a steel culvert carrying Md 322 over Papermill Pond in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,932 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 322
CrossesPapermill Pond
Location1.04 Mile North of US 50
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates38.75411, -76.073
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,310 (2009)
Projected traffic18,932 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Md 322 over Papermill Pond built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 322 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 Md 322 over Papermill Pond carry?

About 15,310 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 322 over Papermill Pond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Md 322 over Papermill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.