US Bridges

Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.44 MI S of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000CL0343010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,671 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,738 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKays Mill Road
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.44 MI S of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 494
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.49662, -76.90345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2021)
Projected traffic2,738 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kays Mill Road over Beaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kays Mill Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.