US Bridges

Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · On Queen Annes CO Line · Structure no. 100000050015010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,442
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,442 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,497 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 404
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
LocationOn Queen Annes CO Line
RouteState Highway 404
Coordinates38.92272, -75.94966
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,442 (2023)
Projected traffic33,497 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 404 over Tuckahoe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 20,442 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Md 404 over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.