US Bridges

Md 53 over Warrior Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile South of Md 636 · Structure no. 100000010052020

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
12,872
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 53 over Warrior Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 53 over Warrior Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,899 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 53
CrossesWarrior Run
Location0.11 Mile South of Md 636
RouteState Highway 53
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59735, -78.83499
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,872 (2009)
Projected traffic14,899 by 2026
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 Warrior Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 53 over Warrior 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 53 over Warrior Run carry?

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

How long is Md 53 over Warrior Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Md 53 over Warrior Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.