Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir
PoorCarroll County, Maryland · On Balto CO Line · Structure no. 100000060002010
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,719 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,192
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 20,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,235 by 2026. The structure is 1,719 ft (524 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir carry?
About 20,192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir?
The structure is 1,719 ft (524 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Md 26 over Liberty Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.