US Bridges

Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.01 MI S Acc Frndvlle RD · Structure no. 200000G-0086010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAccident Friendsvi
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.01 MI S Acc Frndvlle RD
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65592, -79.3905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$526,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Accident Friendsvi 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 Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Accident Friendsvi over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.