US Bridges

Clubhouse Drive over Canal

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 1200 West of Ocean Pkwy · Structure no. 200000WOOP02010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clubhouse Drive over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Clubhouse Drive over Canal in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, 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.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesClubhouse Drive
CrossesCanal
Location1200 West of Ocean Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 496
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.39155, -75.14475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Clubhouse Drive over Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Clubhouse Drive over Canal 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 Clubhouse Drive over Canal carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clubhouse Drive over Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clubhouse Drive over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.