Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch
GoodWicomico County, Maryland · 0.84 MI N of Md 346 · Structure no. 200000WI1601010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richardson 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Road over Burnt Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.