Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadGarrett County, Maryland · 0.01 MI N of Walnut ST · Structure no. 200000G-0077010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Selbysport RD over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Old Selbysport RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.