US Bridges

Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond

Good

Dorchester County, Maryland · 1.5 Mi. NE of Jnc Rt 313 · Structure no. 200000D-0038020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
1,259
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond is a concrete culvert carrying Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGalestown Reliance
CrossesGalestown Millpond
Location1.5 Mi. NE of Jnc Rt 313
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates38.56737, -75.71369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2023)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond 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 Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Who owns Galestown Reliance over Galestown Millpond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.