US Bridges

Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek

Good

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.6 MI S of Crisfield RD · Structure no. 200000S-0012010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek in Somerset 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCalvary Road
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Crisfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates37.96433, -75.84706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2011)
Projected traffic605 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek built?

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

What condition is Calvary Road over Jenkins 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Calvary Road over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.