Md 546 over US 40 Alt
FairGarrett County, Maryland · .07 Mile North of Md 546F · Structure no. 100000110005010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,551
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 546 over US 40 Alt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 546 over US 40 Alt in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 546 over US 40 Alt built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 546 over US 40 Alt 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 Md 546 over US 40 Alt carry?
About 1,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 546 over US 40 Alt?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Md 546 over US 40 Alt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.