US Bridges

Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.20 MI N of Md 350 · Structure no. 100000220020010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,842
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2026. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 354
CrossesAdkins Mill Pond
Location0.20 MI N of Md 350
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates38.33111, -75.3735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2009)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2026
Trucks11%
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

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 354 over Adkins Mill Pond built?

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

What condition is Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 354 over Adkins Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.