US Bridges

Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri

FairPosted for load

Wicomico County, Maryland · 150 Ft S East Main ST · Structure no. 200000WIS-03010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,025
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri is a concrete tee beam carrying Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 97 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 5 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 12,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,371 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnow Hill Road
CrossesE. Branch of Wicomico Ri
Location150 Ft S East Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates38.365, -75.59269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,025 (2022)
Projected traffic15,371 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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri 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 Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri carry?

About 12,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill Road over E. Branch of Wicomico Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.