Md 261 over Fishing Creek
GoodCalvert County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of Md 260 · Structure no. 100000040011010
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,067
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 261 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 261 over Fishing Creek in Calvert County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,836 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 261 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 261 over Fishing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Md 261 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 18,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 261 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Md 261 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.