US Bridges

Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran

Poor

Wicomico County, Maryland · 500 Ft S of US RTE 50 · Structure no. 200000WIS-05010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,237
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,237 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,229 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesWicomico River East Bran
Location500 Ft S of US RTE 50
RouteCounty Highway 1780
Coordinates38.36457, -75.60372
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,237 (2024)
Projected traffic15,229 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran carry?

About 12,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Wicomico River East Bran?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.