US Bridges

Md 948Y over Snib Hollow

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.04 M S of Wash CO Line · Structure no. 100000010142030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
Daily traffic
99
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 948Y over Snib Hollow is a steel culvert carrying Md 948Y over Snib Hollow in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long.

CarriesMd 948Y
CrossesSnib Hollow
Location0.04 M S of Wash CO Line
RouteState Highway 948Y
Coordinates39.70843, -78.33141
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2006)
Projected traffic114 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 948Y over Snib Hollow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 948Y over Snib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 948Y over Snib Hollow carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 948Y over Snib Hollow?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Md 948Y over Snib Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.