Sprecher Road over Marsh Run
GoodWashington County, Maryland · 0.68 MI S of Bakersville · Structure no. 200000W-5661010
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sprecher Road over Marsh Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sprecher Road over Marsh Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 105 years old, older 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sprecher Road over Marsh Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Sprecher 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sprecher Road over Marsh Run carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sprecher Road over Marsh Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Sprecher Road over Marsh Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.