Smith Island Road over Shanks Creek

Poor Condition42 years old56 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountySomerset
Location0.5 Mi N Of Rhodes Point
CarriesSmith Island Road
CrossesShanks Creek
Coordinates37.98853, -76.04081

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length137.1 ft (41.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Deck Area146.3 sq m
Main Spans16
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic56 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number200000S-0022010

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