US Bridges

Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.19 MI SW of Md 365 · Structure no. 200000WO0203010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
195 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBayside Road
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.19 MI SW of Md 365
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.14701, -75.2893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bayside Road over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.