US RTE 50 EB over Chesapeake Bay

Fair Condition75 years old38,923 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAnne Arundel
Location6 Mi E Of Md RTE 2
CarriesUS RTE 50 EB
CrossesChesapeake Bay
Coordinates39.00836, -76.40416

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignSuspension
Total Length21289.0 ft (6488.9 m)
Max Span1600.1 ft (487.7 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area61644.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,923 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number300000AAZ050013

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