US Bridges

Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 150 E of Westernport RD · Structure no. 200000G-0050010

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPea Ridge Spur
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location150 E of Westernport RD
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates39.59951, -79.08301
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge Spur over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.