Bridge Street over Barren Creek
FairWicomico County, Maryland · 0.13 MI N of Athol Road · Structure no. 200000WI0027010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 792
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Barren Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Barren Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Barren Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Street over Barren 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Barren Creek carry?
About 792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Barren Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Barren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.