US Bridges

US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.837 Mile West of US 13 · Structure no. 100000220050010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,971
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy 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 18,971 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,662 by 2026. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesGoddard Armstrong Pkwy
Location0.837 Mile West of US 13
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.40272, -75.58546
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,971 (2009)
Projected traffic20,662 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy carry?

About 18,971 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Goddard Armstrong Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.