US Bridges

Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.7 Mi. West Md. RTE 495 · Structure no. 200000G-0104010

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDung Hill Road
CrossesNorth Branch Casselman R
Location0.7 Mi. West Md. RTE 495
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63192, -79.22409
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic825 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Dung Hill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dung Hill Road over North Branch Casselman R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.