US Bridges

Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · On West Virginia Line · Structure no. 200000G-0002010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesNorth Branch of the Poto
LocationOn West Virginia Line
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25358, -79.39868
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over North Branch of the Poto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.