US Bridges

Paradise Street over Neff Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.14 MI S of Md 36 · Structure no. 200000A-0039020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Street over Neff Run is a steel culvert carrying Paradise Street over Neff Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Street
CrossesNeff Run
Location0.14 MI S of Md 36
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59099, -78.94251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2019)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Street over Neff Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Street over Neff 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 Paradise Street over Neff Run carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Street over Neff Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Paradise Street over Neff Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.