US Bridges

Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 4.41 MI S of Md RTE 335 · Structure no. 200000D-0001010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,485 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2043. The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHoopers Island Roa
CrossesHonga River
Location4.41 MI S of Md RTE 335
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyDorchester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.29603, -76.20478
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,485 ft (452.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2023)
Projected traffic574 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoopers Island Roa over Honga 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River?

The structure is 1,485 ft (452.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hoopers Island Roa over Honga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.