US RTE 50 EB
Carrying US RTE 50 EB over CHESAPEAKE BAY
6 MI E OF MD RTE 2, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US RTE 50 EB
The US RTE 50 EB bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries US RTE 50 EB over CHESAPEAKE BAY. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 6488.9 meters (21290 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 38,923 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US RTE 50 EB 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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6488.9 m (21290 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 38,923 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000AAZ050013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US RTE 50 EB 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 RTE 50 EB against other structures in Anne Arundel 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 RTE 50 EB?
US RTE 50 EB in Anne Arundel, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US RTE 50 EB inspected?
US RTE 50 EB'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 38,923 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US RTE 50 EB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US RTE 50 EB?
US RTE 50 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US RTE 50 EB?
US RTE 50 EB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is US RTE 50 EB and does age affect safety?
US RTE 50 EB was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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