US Bridges

North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run

Good

Washington County, Maryland · 0.09 Mi. W. of N Mill St. · Structure no. 200000W-C-01010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Hawbaker Cir
CrossesToms Run
Location0.09 Mi. W. of N Mill St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.65698, -77.93037
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2017)
Projected traffic77 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Hawbaker Cir over Toms 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 North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns North Hawbaker Cir over Toms Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.