US Bridges

Md 335 over Blackwater River

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 4.86 Mile North of Md 336 · Structure no. 100000090010010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 335 over Blackwater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Md 335 over Blackwater River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2026. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 335
CrossesBlackwater River
Location4.86 Mile North of Md 336
RouteState Highway 335
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 335 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 335 over Blackwater River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 335 over Blackwater River carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 335 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 335 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.