US Bridges

Md 58 over Is 81

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.26 M E/Broadfording RD · Structure no. 100000210051010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,431
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 58 over Is 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 58 over Is 81 in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 67 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 5 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 14,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,754 by 2026. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 58
CrossesIs 81
Location0.26 M E/Broadfording RD
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates39.66382, -77.74029
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,431 (2009)
Projected traffic16,754 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 58 over Is 81 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Md 58 over Is 81 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 58 over Is 81 carry?

About 14,431 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 58 over Is 81?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Md 58 over Is 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.