US Bridges

Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · .2 MI N of Braddock RD · Structure no. 200000CL0301030

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls is a steel culvert carrying Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSkidmore Road
CrossesGillis Falls
Location.2 MI N of Braddock RD
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.44198, -77.07019
Functional classUrban 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 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic590 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls 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 Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Skidmore Road over Gillis Falls?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.