US Bridges

Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.77 Mile East of Md 589 · Structure no. 100000230022040

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,062
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path is a concrete continuous frame carrying Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 18,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,662 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 90
CrossesOcean Pkwy & Golf Path
Location1.77 Mile East of Md 589
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.38857, -75.14013
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,062 (2009)
Projected traffic24,662 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path carry?

About 18,062 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 90 over Ocean Pkwy & Golf Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.