US Bridges

Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.43 MI SE Acc Bear CR RD · Structure no. 200000G-0087010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAccident-Friendsvi
CrossesSouth Branch of Bear Cre
Location0.43 MI SE Acc Bear CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65289, -79.38467
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre 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 South Branch of Bear Cre carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Accident-Friendsvi over South Branch of Bear Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.