Richardson Road over Bear Branch
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 1.37 Miles N of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000CL0265010
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Road over Bear Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Road over Bear Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Road over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Road over Bear Branch carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Road over Bear Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Road over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.