US Bridges

Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of Rehobeth Road · Structure no. 200000S-0018010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoventry Parish Ro
CrossesRehobeth Branch
Location0.3 MI S of Rehobeth Road
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountySomerset County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.04077, -75.6661
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic692 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Coventry Parish Ro over Rehobeth Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.