US Bridges

Md 331 over Choptank River

Fair

Talbot County, Maryland · On Caroline CO Line · Structure no. 100000200034010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,021 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 331 over Choptank River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 331 over Choptank River in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2031. The structure is 2,021 ft (615.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 331
CrossesChoptank River
LocationOn Caroline CO Line
RouteState Highway 331
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.75465, -75.99302
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,021 ft (615.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2011)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 331 over Choptank River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 331 over Choptank River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 331 over Choptank River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 331 over Choptank River?

The structure is 2,021 ft (615.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 331 over Choptank River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.