Md 234 over ST Clements Creek
GoodSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.28 Mile East of Md 242 · Structure no. 100000180016010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,701
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 234 over ST Clements Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 234 over ST Clements Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older 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 9,701 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Md 234 over ST Clements Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Md 234 over ST Clements Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Md 234 over ST Clements Creek carry?
About 9,701 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Md 234 over ST Clements Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 234 over ST Clements Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.