US Bridges

Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 2 Miles East of Md 313 · Structure no. 200000CO0048010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesLong Marsh Ditch
Location2 Miles East of Md 313
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates39.09995, -75.83965
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor 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 Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Taylor Road over Long Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.