US Bridges

Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.20 MI NE of US 40 Alt · Structure no. 200000A-0065010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOaklawn Avenue
CrossesBraddock Run
Location0.20 MI NE of US 40 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64506, -78.817
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock 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 Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Oaklawn Avenue over Braddock Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.