New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River
PoorDorchester County, Maryland · 0.64 Mi.W.Of Steele N Rd. · Structure no. 200000D-0035010
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River 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 New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns New Bridge Road over Chicamacomico River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.