Md 16 over Mill Creek
FairCaroline County, Maryland · 0.01 Mile North of Md 617 · Structure no. 100000050001010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,417
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 16 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Md 16 over Mill Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,398 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 16 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Md 16 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 16 over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 16 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Md 16 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.