Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek
FairSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.71 Mile North of Md 238 · Structure no. 100000180022010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,491
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 5,491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 242 over Tomakokin Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek carry?
About 5,491 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Md 242 over Tomakokin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.