US Bridges

Babylon Road over Silver Run

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.05 MI N of Mayberry RD · Structure no. 200000CL0269010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babylon Road over Silver Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Babylon Road over Silver Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBabylon Road
CrossesSilver Run
Location0.05 MI N of Mayberry RD
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67803, -77.09015
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babylon Road over Silver Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babylon Road over Silver Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Babylon Road over Silver Run carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Babylon Road over Silver Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Babylon Road over Silver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.