Md 16 over Slaughter Creek
FairDorchester County, Maryland · At Taylors Island · Structure no. 100000090004010
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,203 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 829
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 16 over Slaughter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 16 over Slaughter Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2044. The structure is 1,203 ft (366.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 16 over Slaughter Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 16 over Slaughter 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Md 16 over Slaughter Creek carry?
About 829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 16 over Slaughter Creek?
The structure is 1,203 ft (366.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Md 16 over Slaughter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.