US Bridges

Old Forge Road over Marsh Run

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.76 MI E of Md RTE 60 · Structure no. 200000W-2381010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Forge Road over Marsh Run is a concrete frame carrying Old Forge Road over Marsh Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Forge Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location0.76 MI E of Md RTE 60
RouteCounty Highway 773
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65808, -77.68721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2023)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Forge Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Forge Road over Marsh Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Forge Road over Marsh Run carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Forge Road over Marsh Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Forge Road over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.