Spring Gap Access over C&o Canal

Fair Condition57 years old72 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
Location0.1 Miles From Spring Gap
CarriesSpring Gap Access
CrossesC&o Canal
Coordinates39.56469, -78.71833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Max Span39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Width22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Deck Area80.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1969 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic72 (2007)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number3100016P0000000

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