US Bridges

South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of US 50 Bus · Structure no. 200000WIS-08010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico is a steel continuous frame carrying South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,073 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Division Str
CrossesEast Branch of Wicomico
Location0.2 MI S of US 50 Bus
RouteCity Street 771
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.36369, -75.59971
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2022)
Projected traffic3,073 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico 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 South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South Division Str over East Branch of Wicomico?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.