US Bridges

Md 335 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.18 M N of Hooper Isl RD · Structure no. 100000090014010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
847 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 335 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 335 over Fishing Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,223 by 2026. The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMd 335
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.18 M N of Hooper Isl RD
RouteState Highway 335
Coordinates38.34828, -76.22758
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length847 ft (258.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2009)
Projected traffic1,223 by 2026
Trucks9%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 335 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 335 over Fishing 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 335 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 335 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 847 ft (258.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 335 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.