US Bridges

Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · On Somerset CO Line · Structure no. 200000WI3441010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Road
CrossesPasserdyke Creek
LocationOn Somerset CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.28313, -75.68892
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2021)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Passerdyke 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 2023.

How much traffic does Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Road over Passerdyke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.