US Bridges

Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.06 MI E Bear Hill RD · Structure no. 200000G-0101010

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Road
CrossesSouth Branch Casselman R
Location0.06 MI E Bear Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64953, -79.1813
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Road over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Road over South Branch Casselman R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.