Hughes Shop Road over Bear Branch

Poor Condition52 years old152 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCarroll
Location0.025 Mi N Pleasant Va
CarriesHughes Shop Road
CrossesBear Branch
Coordinates39.63429, -77.04179

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area92.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic152 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000CL0264010

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