US Bridges

Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass

FairPosted for load

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.5 MI SE Int Amish Road · Structure no. 200000G-0105010

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDurst Road
CrossesNorth Branch of the Cass
Location0.5 MI SE Int Amish Road
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65744, -79.20392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Durst Road over North Branch of the Cass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.