Md 956 over Potomac River
FairAllegany County, Maryland · On West Virginia Line · Structure no. 100000010098010
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 482 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 956 over Potomac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 956 over Potomac River in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,725 by 2033. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 956 over Potomac River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Md 956 over Potomac River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Md 956 over Potomac River carry?
About 7,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Md 956 over Potomac River?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Md 956 over Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.