US Bridges

Mason Road over Evitts Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 1.26 MI N of Zembower RD · Structure no. 200000A-0093010

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Road over Evitts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mason Road over Evitts Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 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 5 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMason Road
CrossesEvitts Creek
Location1.26 MI N of Zembower RD
RouteCounty Highway 454
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70528, -78.69808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2023)
Projected traffic267 by 2043
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 Mason Road over Evitts Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Mason Road over Evitts Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Road over Evitts Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason Road over Evitts Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Road over Evitts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.