US 301 SBR
Carrying US 301 SBR over MD 290
0.99 MI S OF CECIL CO, Kent, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 301 SBR
The US 301 SBR bridge in Kent, Maryland carries US 301 SBR over MD 290. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 2,461 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 301 SBR compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,461 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100000140005012
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 301 SBR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 301 SBR against other structures in Kent and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 301 SBR?
US 301 SBR in Kent, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 301 SBR inspected?
US 301 SBR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,461 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 301 SBR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 301 SBR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 301 SBR.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 301 SBR?
Ownership is not specified for US 301 SBR in the NBI.
How old is US 301 SBR and does age affect safety?
US 301 SBR was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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