US Bridges

Md 852G over Cranberry Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .12 Mile North of Md 852H · Structure no. 100000060004030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
Daily traffic
1,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 852G over Cranberry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 852G over Cranberry Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 852G
CrossesCranberry Branch
Location.12 Mile North of Md 852H
RouteState Highway 852G
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58356, -76.97074
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2009)
Projected traffic234 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 852G over Cranberry Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 852G over Cranberry Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Md 852G over Cranberry Branch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 852G over Cranberry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 852G over Cranberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.