US Bridges

Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.80 MI W of Md 807 · Structure no. 200000A-0098010

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPea Vine Run Road
CrossesPea Vine Run
Location0.80 MI W of Md 807
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.71464, -78.72171
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Vine Run Road over Pea Vine Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.