State Park Road over Cherry Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarrett County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S Int Rock Lodge R · Structure no. 200000G-0034010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 655
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Park Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying State Park Road over Cherry Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Park Road over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Park Road over Cherry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does State Park Road over Cherry Creek carry?
About 655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Park Road over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Park Road over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.