US Bridges

Md 376 over Ayers Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.71 Mile West of Md 611 · Structure no. 100000230015010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,122
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 376 over Ayers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Md 376 over Ayers Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 4,122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,082 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 376
CrossesAyers Creek
Location0.71 Mile West of Md 611
RouteState Highway 376
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.2946, -75.16284
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,122 (2009)
Projected traffic8,082 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 376 over Ayers Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 376 over Ayers 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 Md 376 over Ayers Creek carry?

About 4,122 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 376 over Ayers Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 376 over Ayers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.