Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek
PoorDorchester County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of Griffith Neck · Structure no. 200000D-0025010
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bestpitch Ferry Ro over Windmill Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.