US Bridges

Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · Union Bridge Road · Structure no. 200000CL0237030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
1,034
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch is a steel culvert carrying Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Bridge Road
CrossesCherry Branch
LocationUnion Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.58436, -77.179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Bridge Road over Cherry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Union Bridge Road over Cherry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.