US Bridges

Jersey Road over US 50

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · At US 50 · Structure no. 100000220048010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Road over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Road 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 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,634 by 2026. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJersey Road
CrossesUS 50
LocationAt US 50
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates38.40396, -75.60427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2009)
Projected traffic3,634 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jersey Road over US 50 built?

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

What condition is Jersey Road over US 50 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jersey Road over US 50 carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Road over US 50?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Road over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.