Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek
FairDorchester County, Maryland · 1.34 MI N Secretary . · Structure no. 200000D-0019010
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 607 ft
- 32 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,082
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2043. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin 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 Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek carry?
About 1,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Suicide Bridge RD over Cabin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.