US Bridges

Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.09 M N Int Mayhew Inn R · Structure no. 200000G-0021010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland-Sang Run R
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.09 M N Int Mayhew Inn R
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50878, -79.40527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic646 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$398,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland-Sang Run R over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.