US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street
FairWashington County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile South of Md 894 · Structure no. 100000210124010
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 586 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,911
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 10,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2045. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street 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 US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street carry?
About 10,911 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street?
The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 522 over Md 144/WEST Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.