US Bridges

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run

GoodClosed to traffic

Garrett County, Maryland · Potomac Garrett ST Forest · Structure no. 300000G-NR02010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLaurel Run Road
CrossesLaurel Run
LocationPotomac Garrett ST Forest
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.34842, -79.28511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2010)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Run Road over Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Run Road over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.