US Bridges

New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run

Poor

Allegany County, Maryland · At Intersection Md 36 · Structure no. 200000A-0056010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 years old, older 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 4 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Row Road
CrossesDutch Hollow Run
LocationAt Intersection Md 36
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates39.69531, -78.88004
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2019)
Projected traffic826 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is New Row Road over Dutch Hollow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns New Row Road over Dutch Hollow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.