Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Maryland · 0.05 MI E of Gross Mil RD · Structure no. 200000CL0383010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,745
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run carry?
About 1,745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Beckleysvill over Murphy Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.