MASON BRANCH ROAD
Carrying MASON BRANCH ROAD over MASON BRANCH
ON QUEEN ANNES CO LINE, Caroline, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MASON BRANCH ROAD
The MASON BRANCH ROAD bridge in Caroline, Maryland carries MASON BRANCH ROAD over MASON BRANCH. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 29.3 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,277 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MASON BRANCH ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 29.3 m (96 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,277 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CO0005010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MASON BRANCH ROAD 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 MASON BRANCH ROAD against other structures in Caroline 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 MASON BRANCH ROAD?
MASON BRANCH ROAD in Caroline, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MASON BRANCH ROAD inspected?
MASON BRANCH ROAD'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 1,277 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MASON BRANCH ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MASON BRANCH ROAD?
MASON BRANCH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MASON BRANCH ROAD?
MASON BRANCH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MASON BRANCH ROAD and does age affect safety?
MASON BRANCH ROAD was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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