US Bridges

Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.20 MI S of US 40 Alt · Structure no. 200000A-C-03010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,149
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 6,149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,507 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Street
CrossesWills Creek / Wmsrr
Location0.20 MI S of US 40 Alt
RouteCity Street 3630
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65564, -78.77026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,149 (2023)
Projected traffic7,507 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr 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 Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr carry?

About 6,149 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Street over Wills Creek / Wmsrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.