US Bridges

Md 27 over Cranberry Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · .52 Mile North of Md 852G · Structure no. 100000060053020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
18,790
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 27 over Cranberry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 27 over Cranberry Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 18,790 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,857 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 27
CrossesCranberry Branch
Location.52 Mile North of Md 852G
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59114, -76.96822
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,790 (2018)
Projected traffic18,857 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 27 over Cranberry Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 27 over Cranberry Branch carry?

About 18,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 27 over Cranberry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Md 27 over Cranberry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.