US Bridges

Md 84 over Meadow Branch

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.24 Mile South of Md 832 · Structure no. 100000060016010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
922
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 84 over Meadow Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 84 over Meadow Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2026. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 84
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location1.24 Mile South of Md 832
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates39.60876, -77.11371
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2009)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2026
Trucks5%
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

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 84 over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 84 over Meadow Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 84 over Meadow Branch carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 84 over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 84 over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.