Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadGarrett County, Maryland · 0.04 MI NE of Park Ave · Structure no. 200000G-0078010
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,055
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friendsville Addis over Bear 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 Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Friendsville Addis over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.