US Bridges

Md 91 over Middle Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.02 Mile North of Md 879 · Structure no. 100000060014020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
10,670
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 91 over Middle Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 91 over Middle Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,660 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 91
CrossesMiddle Run
Location0.02 Mile North of Md 879
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates39.47234, -76.91996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic10,670 (2009)
Projected traffic12,660 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 91 over Middle Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 91 over Middle Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Md 91 over Middle Run carry?

About 10,670 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 91 over Middle Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 91 over Middle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.