FIFTEEN MI CRK RD
Carrying FIFTEEN MI CRK RD over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK
0.28 MI N OF US 40, Allegany, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIFTEEN MI CRK RD
The FIFTEEN MI CRK RD bridge in Allegany, Maryland carries FIFTEEN MI CRK RD over FIFTEEN MILE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 107 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIFTEEN MI CRK RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 107 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000A-0110010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FIFTEEN MI CRK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FIFTEEN MI CRK RD against other structures in Allegany and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FIFTEEN MI CRK RD?
FIFTEEN MI CRK RD in Allegany, Maryland has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIFTEEN MI CRK RD inspected?
FIFTEEN MI CRK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 107 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIFTEEN MI CRK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FIFTEEN MI CRK RD?
FIFTEEN MI CRK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIFTEEN MI CRK RD?
FIFTEEN MI CRK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FIFTEEN MI CRK RD and does age affect safety?
FIFTEEN MI CRK RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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