Bestpitch Ferry RD over Transquaking River

Poor Condition80 years old93 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyDorchester
Location0.1 Mi W Of Grif Neck RD
CarriesBestpitch Ferry RD
CrossesTransquaking River
Coordinates38.41747, -75.99342

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length191.9 ft (58.5 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area216.4 sq m
Main Spans11
Year Built1946 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic93 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000D-0024010

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