US Bridges

Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 2.15 Mile South of Md 336 · Structure no. 100000090013010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,223 by 2026. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMd 335
CrossesGreat Marsh Creek
Location2.15 Mile South of Md 336
RouteState Highway 335
Coordinates38.39597, -76.23163
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2009)
Projected traffic1,223 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Great Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is Md 335 over Great Marsh 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 335 over Great Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.