US Bridges

Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.69 Mile West of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000210009010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,201
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 8,201 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,794 by 2026. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 144WB
CrossesTonoloway Creek
Location0.69 Mile West of Is 70
RouteState Highway 144WB
Coordinates39.69563, -78.15642
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,201 (2009)
Projected traffic10,794 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Md 144WB over Tonoloway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek carry?

About 8,201 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144WB over Tonoloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.