US Bridges

Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.13 MI NW of US 219 · Structure no. 200000G-0097010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAccident-Bear Cree
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.13 MI NW of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 277
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65194, -79.30231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2019)
Projected traffic885 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Accident-Bear Cree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Accident-Bear Cree over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.