US Bridges

Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 2.19 Miles East of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000230033010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,118
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 8,118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,487 by 2026. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 90
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.19 Miles East of Md 346
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates38.37711, -75.21321
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 inspectionMay 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,118 (2009)
Projected traffic10,487 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 90 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.