US Bridges

US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.04 M S of Br No 0113300 · Structure no. 100000010137040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow is a concrete frame carrying US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Scn
CrossesPratt Hollow
Location0.04 M S of Br No 0113300
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67539, -78.45889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2012)
Projected traffic312 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Scn over Pratt Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.