US Bridges

Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 1 MI SW Glen Avenue · Structure no. 200000WIS-07010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,163
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam 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 3,163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,953 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Plaza Dri
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1 MI SW Glen Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 2040
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.3602, -75.57942
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,163 (2022)
Projected traffic3,953 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 3,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Plaza Dri over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.