US Bridges

Sprecher Road over Marsh Run

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.07 MI S of Bakersville · Structure no. 200000W-5662010

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2023 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 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 39 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSprecher Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location0.07 MI S of Bakersville
RouteCounty Highway 575
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5205, -77.7712
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sprecher Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 380 vehicles per day (2023 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.