US Bridges

Md 90 over Church Branch

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 1.26 Miles East of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000230034020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
Daily traffic
8,118
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 90 over Church Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 90 over Church Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,487 by 2026. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 90
CrossesChurch Branch
Location1.26 Miles East of Md 346
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates38.37712, -75.22984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 90 over Church Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 90 over Church Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Church Branch carry?

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

How long is Md 90 over Church Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 90 over Church Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.