Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek
PoorPosted for loadSomerset County, Maryland · 1.5 MI West of Marumsco · Structure no. 200000S-0008010
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 99 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Marumsco Road over Marumsco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.