Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek
PoorAllegany County, Maryland · 1.48 Miles NE of I-68 · Structure no. 200000A-0091010
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 73 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek 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 Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mt Pleasant RD over Evitts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.