Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaroline County, Maryland · 1.19 Miles SW of Delaware · Structure no. 200000CO0041010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bloomery Road over Marshyhope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.