US Bridges

Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run

Fair

Washington County, Maryland · 0.16KM (0.1 Miles) to Roh · Structure no. 3120001P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2027. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRodman Avenue
CrossesSherricks Run
Location0.16KM (0.1 Miles) to Roh
RouteU.S. Route 308
CountyWashington County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45519, -77.73833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2007)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rodman Avenue over Sherricks Run?

It is owned by the National Park Service.