Md 47 over North Branch
GoodAllegany County, Maryland · 0.23 MI N of Md 36 · Structure no. 100000010043010
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2010 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 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2030. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 47 over North Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Md 47 over North Branch carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 47 over North Branch?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Md 47 over North Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.