US Bridges

Md 346 over Md 90

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.34 Miles West of US 50 · Structure no. 100000230025010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,131
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 346 over Md 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 346 over Md 90 in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 346
CrossesMd 90
Location1.34 Miles West of US 50
RouteState Highway 346
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.37344, -75.25226
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2009)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Md 346 over Md 90 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 346 over Md 90 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 346 over Md 90 carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 346 over Md 90?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 346 over Md 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.