US Bridges

Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.02 MI E of Md 36 · Structure no. 200000A-0033010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St-Lonaconing
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Md 36
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56959, -78.9773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2019)
Projected traffic191 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Main St-Lonaconing over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.