US Bridges

Beechwood Road over Koontz Run

Poor

Allegany County, Maryland · 1 Mile N. of Douglas Hill · Structure no. 200000A-0026030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood Road over Koontz Run is a steel culvert carrying Beechwood Road over Koontz Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechwood Road
CrossesKoontz Run
Location1 Mile N. of Douglas Hill
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57053, -78.98322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechwood Road over Koontz Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechwood Road over Koontz Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Beechwood Road over Koontz Run carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beechwood Road over Koontz Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood Road over Koontz Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.