US Bridges

Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1.2 MI E of Md 353 · Structure no. 200000WI1581010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
942
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnt Mill Road
CrossesBurnt Mill Branch
Location1.2 MI E of Md 353
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.40916, -75.3869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2021)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch carry?

About 942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt Mill Road over Burnt Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.