US Bridges

Market Street over Wmsrr

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.09 M S of N Mechanic ST · Structure no. 200000A-C-05010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,445
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street over Wmsrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street over Wmsrr in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,205 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarket Street
CrossesWmsrr
Location0.09 M S of N Mechanic ST
RouteCity Street 2290
Coordinates39.65328, -78.76639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2019)
Projected traffic4,205 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street over Wmsrr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Market Street over Wmsrr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Market Street over Wmsrr carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Wmsrr?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Wmsrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.