Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of Rhodes Point · Structure no. 200000S-0022010
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 137 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Island 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 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.