US Bridges

Garland Road over Garland Lake

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · 0.5 Miles North of Md 317 · Structure no. 200000CO0016010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,452
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Road over Garland Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Garland Road over Garland Lake in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,857 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGarland Road
CrossesGarland Lake
Location0.5 Miles North of Md 317
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.91517, -75.79247
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2023)
Projected traffic3,857 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Road over Garland Lake built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Road over Garland Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Garland Road over Garland Lake carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garland Road over Garland Lake?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Road over Garland Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.