Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch
PoorWicomico County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Md RTE 94 · Structure no. 200000WI1231010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 897
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 897 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch carry?
About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Three Bridges Road over Burnt Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.