US Bridges

US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.74 Mile East of Md 992B · Structure no. 100000220039034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
91 ft
Daily traffic
38,611
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 38,611 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,546 by 2026. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 WB
CrossesCampbell Ditch
Location0.74 Mile East of Md 992B
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.38356, -75.44312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,611 (2009)
Projected traffic20,546 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch carry?

About 38,611 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 50 WB over Campbell Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.