Md 4 over Kingston Creek
FairSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 2.07 Miles N of Md 235 · Structure no. 100000180033010
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,801
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 4 over Kingston Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 4 over Kingston Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 26,801 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,902 by 2026. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 4 over Kingston Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 4 over Kingston 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 4 over Kingston Creek carry?
About 26,801 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 4 over Kingston Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Md 4 over Kingston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.