River Park Road over C&o Canal

Fair Condition147 years old200 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyWashington
LocationRoute 68 To Salisbury Str
CarriesRiver Park Road
CrossesC&o Canal
Coordinates39.59911, -77.82619

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length107.3 ft (32.7 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Deck Area111.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1879 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic200 (2007)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number3100009P0000000

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