US Bridges

Md 144 over Pratt Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.28 M W of Br No 0113800 · Structure no. 100000010139040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
Daily traffic
1,121
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 144 over Pratt Hollow is a concrete frame carrying Md 144 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2026. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesMd 144
CrossesPratt Hollow
Location0.28 M W of Br No 0113800
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates39.67733, -78.47368
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2009)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2026
Trucks8%
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 Md 144 over Pratt Hollow built?

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

What condition is Md 144 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 144 over Pratt Hollow carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 144 over Pratt Hollow?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 144 over Pratt Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.