US Bridges

US 50 Bus WB over US 50

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.561 M W/Naylor Mill RD · Structure no. 100000220046010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,641
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Bus WB over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Bus WB over US 50 in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 9,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,617 by 2029. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 Bus WB
CrossesUS 50
Location0.561 M W/Naylor Mill RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.40075, -75.62857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,641 (2006)
Projected traffic27,617 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Bus WB over US 50 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Bus WB over US 50 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Bus WB over US 50 carry?

About 9,641 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Bus WB over US 50?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Bus WB over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.