US Bridges

Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.01 Mi. E. of Appel RD · Structure no. 200000A-0116010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrleans Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location0.01 Mi. E. of Appel RD
RouteCounty Highway 660
Coordinates39.62788, -78.38933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2020)
Projected traffic364 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Orleans Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.