US Bridges

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.35 MI W of Md RTE 935 · Structure no. 200000A-0015010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run is a steel culvert carrying Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Run Road
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.35 MI W of Md RTE 935
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54567, -79.00841
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic117 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.