US Bridges

Brangels Road over Piney Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.55 MI E of Arrington RD · Structure no. 200000CL0329010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brangels Road over Piney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brangels Road over Piney Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrangels Road
CrossesPiney Run
Location0.55 MI E of Arrington RD
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3745, -76.93122
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2021)
Projected traffic5,130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brangels Road over Piney Run built?

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

What condition is Brangels Road over Piney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brangels Road over Piney Run carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brangels Road over Piney Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brangels Road over Piney Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.