US Bridges

Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.25 MI N of Sand Road · Structure no. 200000WO0703010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesWhitesburg Road
CrossesPusey Branch
Location0.25 MI N of Sand Road
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2009)
Projected traffic280 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitesburg Road over Pusey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Whitesburg Road over Pusey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.