US Bridges

Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.15 Miles E of Md 51 · Structure no. 200000A-0079010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
682
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opessa Street over Seven Springs 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOpessa Street
CrossesSeven Springs Run
Location1.15 Miles E of Md 51
RouteCounty Highway 743
Coordinates39.54151, -78.60744
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2023)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run built?

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

What condition is Opessa Street over Seven Springs 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 Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Opessa Street over Seven Springs Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.