Union Street over Georges Creek
FairAllegany County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Md 36 · Structure no. 200000A-L-06010
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Georges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Georges Creek in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 111 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 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over Georges Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Union Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Union Street over Georges Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Georges Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Georges Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.