US Bridges

Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · On West Virginia Line · Structure no. 200000G-0003010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCorona Bayard Road
CrossesNorth Branch of Potomac
LocationOn West Virginia Line
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27665, -79.37306
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2021)
Projected traffic117 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac 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 Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Corona Bayard Road over North Branch of Potomac?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.