US Bridges

Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.24 MI S of Pa Line · Structure no. 100000060018010

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,322
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls is a concrete slab carrying Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,322 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 86
CrossesBr of Gunpowder Falls
Location0.24 MI S of Pa Line
RouteState Highway 86
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,322 (2009)
Projected traffic3,946 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 3,322 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Md 86 over Br of Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.