US Bridges

Market Street over Wills Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of N Mechanc ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-04010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,692
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street over Wills Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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 3,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,509 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Street
CrossesWills Creek
Location0.03 MI S of N Mechanc ST
RouteCity Street 2290
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6538, -78.76568
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,692 (2023)
Projected traffic4,509 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Market Street over Wills Creek 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 Market Street over Wills Creek carry?

About 3,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Wills Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.