US Bridges

Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.13 Mile N of W Va Line · Structure no. 100000010172010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,501
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2026. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 61 (canal Pkwy)
CrossesC & O Canal
Location0.13 Mile N of W Va Line
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62303, -78.77322
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,501 (2009)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal carry?

About 11,501 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 61 (canal Pkwy) over C & O Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.