US Bridges

Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.4 M E Int Md RTE 495 · Structure no. 200000G-0027010

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,058
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSwanton Hill Road
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location0.4 M E Int Md RTE 495
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45787, -79.22832
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2021)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree 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 Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Swanton Hill Road over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.