US Bridges

North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1.34 MI S of Md 350 · Structure no. 200000WI2922010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Schumaker DR
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.34 MI S of Md 350
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates38.34566, -75.5473
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2020)
Projected traffic802 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam 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 North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns North Schumaker DR over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.