US Bridges

Md 60 over Marsh Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 2.87 Miles West of Md 62 · Structure no. 100000210024010

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,172
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 60 over Marsh Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 60 over Marsh Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 years old, older 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 12,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,642 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 60
CrossesMarsh Run
Location2.87 Miles West of Md 62
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.68031, -77.67806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,172 (2009)
Projected traffic13,642 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 60 over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Md 60 over Marsh Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 60 over Marsh Run carry?

About 12,172 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 60 over Marsh Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 60 over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.