US Bridges

Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · South of US 40 · Structure no. 200000G-0090010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOrendorf Road
CrossesNorth Branch Casselman R
LocationSouth of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6002, -79.25091
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R 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 Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Orendorf Road over North Branch Casselman R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.