US Bridges

Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.3 MI E of Md 140 · Structure no. 200000CL0370010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc is a steel truss - thru carrying Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBerberi Road
CrossesTributary to North Branc
Location1.3 MI E of Md 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56947, -76.95703
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berberi Road over Tributary to North Branc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.