US Bridges

Md 90 over Md 589

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.58 Miles East of Md 575 · Structure no. 100000230026010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,062
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 over Md 589 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 90 over Md 589 in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 18,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,662 by 2029. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 90
CrossesMd 589
Location1.58 Miles East of Md 575
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates38.38037, -75.17097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Md 90 over Md 589 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 90 over Md 589 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Md 589 carry?

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

How long is Md 90 over Md 589?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 90 over Md 589?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.