US Bridges

Md 822 over Loretto Branch

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.6 Mile East of US 13 · Structure no. 100000190020020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 822 over Loretto Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 822 over Loretto Branch in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 26. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 822
CrossesLoretto Branch
Location0.6 Mile East of US 13
RouteState Highway 822
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.21609, -75.68831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (9)
Projected traffic2,294 by 26
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 822 over Loretto Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 822 over Loretto Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 822 over Loretto Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 822 over Loretto Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Md 822 over Loretto Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.