Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run
PoorAllegany County, Maryland · 0.04 MI S of Md 144 · Structure no. 200000A-0122010
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Grabenstein Road over Elk Lick Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.