US Bridges

Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.88 M S 0F US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000W-0751020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
1,116
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run is a concrete culvert carrying Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, 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 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesCamp Spring Run
Location0.88 M S 0F US RTE 40
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65277, -77.94142
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2023)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd Road over Camp Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Road over Camp Spring Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.