US Bridges

Friendsville - Add over Mill Run

PoorPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.04 MI S of Mill Run RD · Structure no. 200000G-0079010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendsville - Add over Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendsville - Add over Mill Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFriendsville - Add
CrossesMill Run
Location0.04 MI S of Mill Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates39.70894, -79.36322
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendsville - Add over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendsville - Add over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Friendsville - Add over Mill Run carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Friendsville - Add over Mill Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Friendsville - Add over Mill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.