US Bridges

Md 90 Ebr over US 50

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.01 Miles West of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000230028010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,118
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 Ebr over US 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 90 Ebr over US 50 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 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 8,118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,244 by 2026. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 90 Ebr
CrossesUS 50
Location1.01 Miles West of Md 346
RouteState Highway 90
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.36835, -75.27036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,118 (2009)
Projected traffic5,244 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ebr over US 50 built?

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

What condition is Md 90 Ebr over US 50 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 90 Ebr over US 50 carry?

About 8,118 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 90 Ebr over US 50?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 90 Ebr over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.