US Bridges

Md 39 over Youghiogheny River

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.36 Mile East of Md 39A · Structure no. 100000110002010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,875
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 39 over Youghiogheny River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 39 over Youghiogheny River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMd 39
CrossesYoughiogheny River
Location0.36 Mile East of Md 39A
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates39.39113, -79.46299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2017)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 39 over Youghiogheny River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 39 over Youghiogheny River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 39 over Youghiogheny River carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 39 over Youghiogheny River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 39 over Youghiogheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.