US Bridges

Md 90 over Md 575

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.4 Mile East of US 113 · Structure no. 100000230031010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,132
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 over Md 575 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 90 over Md 575 in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 14,132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,271 by 2026. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 90
CrossesMd 575
Location0.4 Mile East of US 113
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates38.37713, -75.1992
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,132 (2009)
Projected traffic16,271 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 575 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 90 over Md 575 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Md 575 carry?

About 14,132 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 90 over Md 575?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 90 over Md 575?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.