Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek
FairCharles County, Maryland · 1.85 Miles West of US 301 · Structure no. 100000080025010
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,302
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,041 by 2026. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Md 225 over Port Tobacco 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek carry?
About 12,302 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Md 225 over Port Tobacco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.