US Bridges

Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch

FairPosted for load

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.40 MI NW of Md 374 · Structure no. 200000WO0308010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTimmonstown Road
CrossesTimmonstown Branch
Location0.40 MI NW of Md 374
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.33374, -75.29329
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch 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 Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Timmonstown Road over Timmonstown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.