US Bridges

Md 795 over Cambridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.04 MI E of Market ST · Structure no. 100000090008010

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 795 over Cambridge Creek is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 795 over Cambridge Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,557 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 795
CrossesCambridge Creek
Location0.04 MI E of Market ST
RouteState Highway 795
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.95066, -76.12836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,708 (2024)
Projected traffic10,557 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 795 over Cambridge Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 795 over Cambridge 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 795 over Cambridge Creek carry?

About 9,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 795 over Cambridge Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 795 over Cambridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.