US Bridges

Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive

FairPosted for load

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of US 50 Bus · Structure no. 200000WIS-02010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,096
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,957 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCircle Avenue
CrossesEast Br of Wicomico Rive
Location0.2 MI S of US 50 Bus
RouteCity Street 540
Coordinates38.36363, -75.60256
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,096 (2024)
Projected traffic2,957 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive 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 Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive carry?

About 2,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Avenue over East Br of Wicomico Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.