US Bridges

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run

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Allegany County, Maryland · 0.75 MI W of Md RTE 935 · Structure no. 200000A-0018010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
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 2020, so it is 5 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Run Road
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.75 MI W of Md RTE 935
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55107, -79.01449
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 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 December 2024.

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

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.