US Bridges

Md 404 over Highway Drainage

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.41 M E of Connelly RD · Structure no. 100000200035030

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
19,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 over Highway Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Md 404 over Highway Drainage in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 404
CrossesHighway Drainage
Location0.41 M E of Connelly RD
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.92558, -75.98858
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2015)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Md 404 over Highway Drainage built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 over Highway Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 over Highway Drainage carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 over Highway Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Md 404 over Highway Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.