US 50 WB over Barren Creek
FairWicomico County, Maryland · 0.26 Mile East of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000220008014
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,871
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over Barren Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB over Barren Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 25,871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,499 by 2026. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB over Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 WB over Barren Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 WB over Barren Creek carry?
About 25,871 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB over Barren Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over Barren Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.