US Bridges

Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.36 MI N of W Va Line · Structure no. 100000010022010

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,555
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek is a concrete slab carrying Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (md 937)
CrossesBranch of Georges Creek
Location0.36 MI N of W Va Line
RouteState Highway 937
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48849, -79.04281
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2006)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (md 937) over Branch of Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.