US Bridges

Gapland Road over Israel Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Maryland · 0.08 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-2148010

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gapland Road over Israel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gapland Road over Israel Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGapland Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.08 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 992
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.40136, -77.65891
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2017)
Projected traffic220 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gapland Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gapland Road over Israel Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gapland Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gapland Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gapland Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.