US Bridges

Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · At Harrison Point Road · Structure no. 200000S-0016010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare is a wood or timber slab carrying Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHaines Point Road
CrossesTrib of Upper Thorofare
LocationAt Harrison Point Road
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.17392, -75.94901
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2011)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Haines Point Road over Trib of Upper Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.