US Bridges

Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · On Wicomico CO Line · Structure no. 200000S-0024010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCathell Road
CrossesPasserdyke Creek
LocationOn Wicomico CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.29306, -75.68063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cathell Road over Passerdyke 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 Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cathell Road over Passerdyke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.