US Bridges

Maple Grove Road over Casselman River

PoorPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.08 MI E of Md RTE 495 · Structure no. 200000G-0103010

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Grove Road over Casselman River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maple Grove Road over Casselman River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMaple Grove Road
CrossesCasselman River
Location0.08 MI E of Md RTE 495
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates39.67557, -79.17105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2022)
Projected traffic505 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Grove Road over Casselman River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Grove Road over Casselman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Grove Road over Casselman River carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Grove Road over Casselman River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Grove Road over Casselman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.