US Bridges

ST John Road over ST John Creek

Fair

Dorchester County, Maryland · 0.07 Mi. E. of Punch Is R · Structure no. 200000D-0005010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John Road over ST John Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST John Road over ST John Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST John Road
CrossesST John Creek
Location0.07 Mi. E. of Punch Is R
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates38.45326, -76.29911
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 ST John Road over ST John Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST John Road over ST John 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST John Road over ST John Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST John Road over ST John Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST John Road over ST John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.