US Bridges

Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run

PoorPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.2 MI NE of Md RTE 42 · Structure no. 200000G-0072010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Run Road
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.2 MI NE of Md RTE 42
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69052, -79.43869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic59 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Run Road over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.