US Bridges

North Hill Road over Wolfden Run

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · North Hill Road · Structure no. 200000G-0130020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hill Road over Wolfden Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying North Hill Road over Wolfden Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesNorth Hill Road
CrossesWolfden Run
LocationNorth Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates39.3921, -79.19903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 North Hill Road over Wolfden Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Hill Road over Wolfden Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does North Hill Road over Wolfden Run carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Hill Road over Wolfden Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns North Hill Road over Wolfden Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.