US Bridges

Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.1 MI SW Acc Bear CR RD · Structure no. 200000G-0088010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArthur Devine Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI SW Acc Bear CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65578, -79.33861
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Arthur Devine Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Devine Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.