US Bridges

Bridge Street over Braddock Run

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Allegany County, Maryland · 0.14 MI NW of US 40 Alt · Structure no. 200000A-0066010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Braddock Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Braddock Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBraddock Run
Location0.14 MI NW of US 40 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65524, -78.80979
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic336 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Braddock Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Braddock Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Braddock Run carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Braddock Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Braddock Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.