US Bridges

Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 1.6 MI S of Md 302 · Structure no. 200000CO0003020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodyard Road
CrossesLong Marsh Ditch
Location1.6 MI S of Md 302
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates39.1085, -75.83487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic465 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Woodyard Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.