Jacobs Road over Maple Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegany County, Maryland · 5.61 Mi. S. of I-68 · Structure no. 200000A-0118010
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jacobs Road over Maple Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Jacobs Road over Maple Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Jacobs Road over Maple Run built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jacobs Road over Maple Run 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 2024.
How much traffic does Jacobs Road over Maple Run carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jacobs Road over Maple Run?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Jacobs Road over Maple Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.