US Bridges

College Road over Saint James Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 1.0 MI NE of Md RTE 68 · Structure no. 200000W-5621030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Road over Saint James Run is a concrete culvert carrying College Road over Saint James 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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Road
CrossesSaint James Run
Location1.0 MI NE of Md RTE 68
RouteCounty Highway 562
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57591, -77.75421
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2015)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2037
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 College Road over Saint James Run built?

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

What condition is College Road over Saint James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does College Road over Saint James Run carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Road over Saint James Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns College Road over Saint James Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.