Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek
FairPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · 1.29 MI SW of Md 365 · Structure no. 200000WO0202010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Bayside Road over Tanhouse 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bayside Road over Tanhouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.