Watercliff Street over Hill Run
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.01 MI S of Water Sta RD · Structure no. 200000A-0032010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watercliff Street over Hill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watercliff Street over Hill Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watercliff Street over Hill Run built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Watercliff Street over Hill Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Watercliff Street over Hill Run carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watercliff Street over Hill Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Watercliff Street over Hill Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.