US Bridges

Md 90 over Br of Church Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.86 Mile East of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000230035030

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

About this bridge

Md 90 over Br of Church Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 90 over Br of 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 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 90
CrossesBr of Church Branch
Location0.86 Mile East of Md 346
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates38.37692, -75.23719
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 Br of Church Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 90 over Br of Church Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 90 over Br of Church Branch carry?

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

How long is Md 90 over Br of Church Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Md 90 over Br of Church Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.