Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch
GoodPosted for loadWorcester County, Maryland · 0.13 MI E of Old Beech RD · Structure no. 200000WO0708010
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Furnace Road over Pusey Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.