Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek
FairSomerset County, Maryland · 1.36 MI W of Widgeon · Structure no. 200000S-0020010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 404
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek carry?
About 404 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Whitehaven Ferry R over Waukiki Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.