US Bridges

Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River

FairPosted for load

Talbot County, Maryland · 1 MI NE of Oxford · Structure no. 200000T-0004010

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
383 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River in Talbot County, Maryland. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2014, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,406 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBellevue Ferry Doc
CrossesTred Avon River
Location1 MI NE of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyTalbot County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.70275, -76.18139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2022)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue Ferry Doc over Tred Avon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.