US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · .75 MI S Salsbry Cty Line · Structure no. 200000WI3071010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,641
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesTony Tank Creek
Location.75 MI S Salsbry Cty Line
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.34159, -75.62585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2024)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Tony Tank 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek carry?

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Tony Tank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.