US Bridges

Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.25 MI W of Md RTE 67 · Structure no. 200000W-6231010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGarretts Mill Road
CrossesIsrael Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Md RTE 67
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35243, -77.68526
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic813 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 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 Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek 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 Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Garretts Mill Road over Israel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.