US Bridges

Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek

Good

Talbot County, Maryland · 0.25 MI E of Md 404 · Structure no. 200000T-0010010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 404 Alt
CrossesNorwich Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Md 404
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.92104, -75.97028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks12%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alt over Norwich Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 Alt over Norwich Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.