US Bridges

Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.83 MI SW of Md RTE 34 · Structure no. 200000W-5851030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch is a steel culvert carrying Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnside Bridge RD
CrossesSharmans Branch
Location0.83 MI SW of Md RTE 34
RouteCounty Highway 585
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43369, -77.70636
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic534 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Burnside Bridge RD over Sharmans Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.