US Bridges

Pearre Road over Sams Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · West of New Windsor · Structure no. 200000CL0241010

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearre Road over Sams Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pearre Road over Sams Creek in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 117 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPearre Road
CrossesSams Creek
LocationWest of New Windsor
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53304, -77.15881
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearre Road over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pearre Road over Sams Creek 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 Pearre Road over Sams Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pearre Road over Sams Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pearre Road over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.