US Bridges

Md 53 over Winchester Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.62 Mile North of Md 951 · Structure no. 100000010051010

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,872
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 53 over Winchester Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 53 over Winchester Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 101 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 6 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 12,872 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,372 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 53
CrossesWinchester Run
Location0.62 Mile North of Md 951
RouteState Highway 53
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60467, -78.83598
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,872 (2009)
Projected traffic14,372 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 53 over Winchester Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Md 53 over Winchester Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 53 over Winchester Run carry?

About 12,872 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 53 over Winchester Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Md 53 over Winchester Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.