US Bridges

Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.2 MI S of Is 70 · Structure no. 200000W-0811010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Ridge Road
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.2 MI S of Is 70
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64866, -77.855
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
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook 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 Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ridge Road over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.