Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek
FairPosted for loadCaroline County, Maryland · 1.11 Mile East of Md 313 · Structure no. 100000050030010
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,080
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,353 by 2026. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 315 over Marshyhope Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Md 315 over Marshyhope 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek carry?
About 5,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Md 315 over Marshyhope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.