US Bridges

Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Kay Ave · Structure no. 200000WI3061020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
Daily traffic
8,796
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,947 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCamden Avenue
CrossesTony Tank Lake
Location0.2 MI S of Kay Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.33601, -75.61369
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,796 (2020)
Projected traffic10,947 by 2042
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 Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake 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 Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake carry?

About 8,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Camden Avenue over Tony Tank Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.