US Bridges

Access Road over Georges Run

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile East of Md 30 · Structure no. 200000CL0381010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,415
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over Georges Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access Road over Georges Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesGeorges Run
Location0.1 Mile East of Md 30
Coordinates39.65168, -76.87749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,415 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Access Road over Georges Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Georges Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over Georges Run carry?

About 3,415 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Access Road over Georges Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Georges Run?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.