Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River
FairPosted for loadDorchester County, Maryland · 0.22 Mi. N. of Grif Nck R · Structure no. 200000D-0022010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 79 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 197
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico 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 2024.
How much traffic does Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River carry?
About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Drawbridge Road over Chicamacomico River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.