Md 47 over North Branch
GoodAllegany County, Maryland · 0.518 MI N of Md 831F · Structure no. 100000010042010
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,042
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 47 over North Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 47 over North Branch in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2026. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 47 over North Branch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 47 over North Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Md 47 over North Branch carry?
About 2,042 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 47 over North Branch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Md 47 over North Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.