Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River
GoodDorchester County, Maryland · 1.38 Miles S of Aireys RD · Structure no. 200000D-0021010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River is a wood or timber slab carrying Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Drawbridge Road over Transquaking River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.