Md 144 over Evitts Creek
PoorAllegany County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile East of US 40AB · Structure no. 100000010091010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,221
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 144 over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 144 over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,221 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2026. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 144 over Evitts Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 144 over Evitts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Md 144 over Evitts Creek carry?
About 7,221 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 144 over Evitts Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Md 144 over Evitts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.