US Bridges

Bear Run Road over Bear Branch

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · 2.2 MI W of Mayberry RD · Structure no. 200000CL0261030

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Run Road over Bear Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bear Run Road over Bear Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 397 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Run Road
CrossesBear Branch
Location2.2 MI W of Mayberry RD
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63934, -77.11366
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Run Road over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Run Road over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Run Road over Bear Branch carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bear Run Road over Bear Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Run Road over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.