Marsh Road over Shanks Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Maryland · Smith Island · Structure no. 200000S-0021010
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marsh Road over Shanks Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Road over Shanks Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 54 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marsh Road over Shanks Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Marsh Road over Shanks Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Marsh Road over Shanks Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marsh Road over Shanks Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Marsh Road over Shanks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.