US Bridges

Alan Fike Road over Mill Run

PoorPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.02 MI S Mill Run Road · Structure no. 200000G-0080010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alan Fike Road over Mill Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alan Fike Road over Mill Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 3 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAlan Fike Road
CrossesMill Run
Location0.02 MI S Mill Run Road
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70853, -79.3605
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic11 by 2040
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alan Fike Road over Mill Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Alan Fike Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Alan Fike Road over Mill Run carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alan Fike Road over Mill Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Alan Fike Road over Mill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.