US Bridges

Klondike Road over Georges Creek

Fair

Allegany County, Maryland · 0.16 MI NW of Md RTE 936 · Structure no. 200000A-0041010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
Daily traffic
783
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klondike Road over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klondike Road over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKlondike Road
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location0.16 MI NW of Md RTE 936
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyAllegany County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60344, -78.94588
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2019)
Projected traffic975 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klondike Road over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klondike Road 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 Klondike Road over Georges Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Klondike Road over Georges Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Klondike Road over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.